Certified Nursing Assistant

Lifecare Home Health Family • Reno, NV

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About The Position

LifeCare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Hospice Aide to provide personal care to hospice patients in their homes and support patients’ families. The role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. It includes hands-on care guided by each patient’s Aide Plan of Care, assistance with mobility and nutrition, infection-control practices, observation and reporting of changes in condition, accurate documentation, and respectful communication. The aide is expected to protect patients’ privacy and dignity, uphold the hospice philosophy, and complete assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.

Requirements

• Successfully complete one of the specified aide training or competency pathways: a training program and competency evaluation meeting §418.76(b)(c) of Medicare regulations; a competency evaluation program meeting §418.76(c); a state-approved nurse aide training/competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or a qualifying state licensure program.
• Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) and a written Skills Test.
• Be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
• Demonstrate interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commit to infection control and safe care practices.
• Be dependable and able to meet assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.
• Meet productivity standards and submit paperwork on time.
• Be willing to participate in hospice-sponsored in-service training.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• At least one year of experience preferred 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.
• Help patients move safely, including transfers and walking, in accordance with hospice policy.
• Assist patients with eating and drinking to support nutrition and hydration.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment using proper OSHA infection-control practices.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions and accurately document care.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families, caregivers, and coworkers.
• Respect each patient’s privacy, dignity, and home.
• Support LifeCare’s hospice philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care.
• Complete assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.
• Meet productivity standards and submit paperwork on time.
• Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service training.

What This Job Offers

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