Lower Cape Fear LifeCare·Jacksonville, North Carolina
Provide direct personal care and hygiene support to hospice patients in various home settings. Coordinate with RN case managers and train family caregivers on providing personal care.
• After your orientation period - your typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
You’ll see your patients wherever they consider home (personal residence, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities). We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. 1. If you have patients in facilities, you may be responsible for charting within the facility EMR.
You will care for patients and complete documentation at the bedside on a company provided cellphone.
You’ll provide direct patient care such as bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, assisting to toilet, incontinence care, repositioning in bed, and assisting with meals.
You will tidy the immediate area and change bed linens for the patient.
Expect to spend several hours a day in your car driving between patients. Your mileage between patient visits is reimbursable.
You’ll need to make sure you maintain an adequate level of supplies in your vehicle to provide patient care. You’ll pick up new supplies at the branch office in your area.
You’ll be responsible for working closely with each RN case manager to communicate patient status changes, as well as patient or family concerns.
Part of your visits will consist of training the caregivers to provide personal care to their loved one, while remaining within your scope of practice.
You’ll be responsible for coordinating visit times with the patient or caregiver for all assigned patients.
1.
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of CNA course. Must attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis. Competency of the CNA is assessed in the home every 14 days. The CNA does not need to be present unless there is an area of concern. Otherwise, an onsite evaluation occurs once a year. Has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or current registration with Department of Facilities Service in the State of North Carolina/ South Carolina.
3.
No prior experience required. Two years experience with hospice, home health or oncology preferred.
Requires a high school diploma, completion of a CNA course, and current state certification in North Carolina or South Carolina. No prior experience is required, though hospice or oncology experience is preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in North Carolina often see steady demand in schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates who can reliably handle day-to-day operations and transportation-related responsibilities. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for dependable attendance, a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, and a high school diploma or GED, while benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, retirement, and growth opportunities can make openings more appealing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your license and age eligibility before applying.
