Heart to Heart Hospice
Location
Blytheville, Arkansas
The Hospice Aide will provide direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse according to the established Plan of Care, assisting patients with safe transfers and ambulation. Responsibilities also include appropriately reporting changes, documenting care provided, practicing infection control, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Candidates must possess an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry Licensure (Current CNA license) and have at least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a relevant facility. Applicants also need a high school diploma or GED, a heart for compassionate care, high integrity, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance.
Full Time Employee Benefits Competitive Pay Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Paid Time Off Paid holidays 401k with up to 4% employer matching Tuition reimbursement Company car for qualifying individuals Mileage reimbursement
Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care. Practice accepted infection control principles. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees Timely submission of all documentation Performance of other duties as required Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.
