Certified Nursing Assistant

LifeCare Home Health • Reno, NV

3d

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal care to hospice patients in their homes, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reporting to the Hospice Administrator. The role supports patients and families with compassionate care that promotes comfort, dignity, safety, and peace of mind.

The aide follows each patient’s Aide Plan of Care, assists with mobility and nutrition, maintains a safe and clean home environment using proper infection-control practices, and reports changes in patients’ conditions. The role also requires accurate documentation, respectful communication, protection of patient privacy and dignity, and participation in hospice-sponsored in-service training.

Requirements

• A caring, patient-centered attitude and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to infection control and safe care practices.
• Dependability and availability for on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations as assigned.
• Ability to meet productivity standards and submit paperwork on time.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid auto liability insurance.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
• Demonstrated interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
• Successful completion of an Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) and a written Skills Test.
• Successful completion of one of the following: a training program and competency evaluation specified in §418.76(b)(c) of Medicare regulations; a competency evaluation program meeting §418.76(c); a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or a state licensure program meeting §418.76(b)(c).
• High school diploma is preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility is preferred; completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program is also noted.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care in accordance with each patient’s Aide Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with safe movement, including transfers and walking, in accordance with hospice policy.
• Support patients’ nutrition and hydration by helping them eat and drink.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment using proper infection-control practices.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions.
• Document care accurately and submit paperwork on time.
• Communicate kindly and respectfully with patients, families, caregivers, and coworkers.
• Respect each patient’s privacy, dignity, and home.
• Represent the hospice philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care.
• Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED