What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Hospice Aide position at HighPoint Hospice?
At High Point Hospice, 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.
The Hospice Aide/CNA, 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 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.
- 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.
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
- TN: A person who has completed a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which included sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to care at home.
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.