Hospice Aide

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

 

At Deaconess Hospice in Biloxi, MS,  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 for Internal Candidates 

 

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.

• 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 on a daily basis.
• Reports after patient encounter to 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 that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization on as needed basis.
• Completes a clinical note for each visit which must be incorporated into the patient's record at least on a weekly basis.
• Participates in the in-service program per online educational forum, completing at least six hours of in-services every six months. Must have a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality on a regular basis.
• Participates in QAPI plan or process identifying any problems and reporting administrator on a daily or as needed basis.
• Provides emotional support & compassionate care to the patient & family on regular basis.
• Functions as a preceptor to new hires as needed.

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.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• AL: Certification preferred.
• AR: Required to meet at least one of the following: 1) at least one year of experience in an institutional setting (home health agency, hospital, hospice, or long-term facility) verified by a previous employer. 2) Certificate issued by the state of Arkansas for working in long term care facilities-copy must be available for review. OR 3) Completion of 40 hour aide training course meeting requirements of AR regulations. In lieu of training course, a nursing student may qualify as a hospice aide by submitting documentation from the Director of Programs and|or the Dean of a School of Nursing that reflects the nursing student has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing care in accordance with the school's curriculum.
• CA: Successful completion of a state approved training program.
• CO: Must be certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• GA: Required to meet at least one of the following: Georgia certified nursing aide with current certification, or Individuals who have completed and can provide validation or documentation of completion of a home health aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a Medicare-cert