Hospice Aide CNA

Summary

We are hiring a Full Time Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Geisinger Hospice in Lewistown, 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.