Certified Nursing Assistant

Lifecare Home Health Family • Pahrump, NV

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About The Position

Infinity’s Hospice Aides provide compassionate hospice care to patients in their homes, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families. The role provides personal care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. Hospice Aides help patients with daily needs, support families, maintain a safe and comfortable home environment, and communicate patient updates to the care team. The position includes assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.

Requirements

• Complete 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).
• 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 strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
• Be dependable and able to participate in assigned on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations.

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; alternatively, completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care according to 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 while following OSHA infection-control practices.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions and document care accurately.
• Communicate respectfully and kindly with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Respect patients’ privacy, dignity, and homes.
• Support the hospice philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care.
• Meet productivity standards and submit paperwork on time.
• Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service training.

What This Job Offers

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