Hospice Aide CNA - Military Veterans
at LHC Group
Summary
We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.
This is a Full Time position doing Home Visits for Hospice. Must be available Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. CNA certification required, experience in Home Care or Hospice preferred.
Part time and PRN also available - Home Care experience required.
At Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick in Berwick, PA, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you can expect:
- opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education and tuition reimbursement
- career mobility and growth opportunities
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
The Hospice Aide Under the direction and ongoing supervision of a registered nurse, provides personal direct patient care services as established and delegated in the Plan of Care daily.
- Reports after patient encounter with the Executive Director, or designee, regarding the patient's condition or environment, following the Care Management process on as needed basis.
- Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating or toileting.
- Performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home, conducting household services necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
- Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed.
- Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.
- Current CPR certification requirements.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Skill Requirements
- Mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a hospice aide position.
- Must be able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
Wilkes Barre, PA
LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, offering quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. The company’s 29,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home- and community-based services, and facility-based care in 37 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 68 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. Through Imperium Health, the company’s ACO management and enablement company, LHC Group helps partners improve both savings and patient outcomes with a value-based approach. As the preferred joint venture partner for more than 400 leading U.S. hospitals and health systems, LHC Group works in cooperation with providers to customize each partnership and reach more patients and families with an effective and efficient model of care.