John Knox Village·Lee's Summit, Missouri
Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to terminally ill patients according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Document care provided and communicate patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager.
PRN (As Needed)
Responsible for providing personal care service to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks in accordance with the Hospice Aide Plan of Care as assigned and delegated by the RN Case Manager. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.
Essential job functiions
Provides personal care to the patient, assisting with ADL’s or any other duties within scope of practice as directed by the RN Case Manager.
Follows Aide Plan of Care.
Updates the RN Case Manager of refusal of care, refusal of visits, changes in condition, or any changes or patient needs during or immediately following visit.
Documents care provided and communications with RN Case Manager and/or other IDT members.
Completes documentation at bedside, locking all visits at completion of visit.
Synchronizes documentation, at a minimum, at the beginning and end of day.
Conforms to all departmental policies/procedures and standards.
Attends staff meetings and educational in-services per agency requirements.
Performs care consistent with Village Hospice standards of practice.
Utilizes other team members as appropriate.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.
• This job requires a combination of education, training and/or experience that would typically be acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
Missouri CNA certification required if working in Missouri; Kansas CNA and Home Health Aide certification required if working in Kansas.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to direct patient contact.
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Physical and Mental Demands
Supervision received/Given: Under the supervision of the Village Hospice Clinical Manager
Gives no supervision.
Nicotine-Free Workplace: Post-Offer background check and health screening required
Questions can be directed to careers@jkv.org
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid CNA certification for Missouri or Kansas, along with BLS certification and a driver's license. Two years of CNA experience, including hospice experience, is preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, support-services roles tied to case management and community outreach often draw steady demand from healthcare and community-based employers, especially when local travel and EMR use are part of the job. These positions are competitive because employers want candidates with a relevant certification, 1-3 years of experience, and comfort working across sites within a 45-mile radius. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification, EMR background, and travel readiness before applying.