CNA - Nights - Hospice Inpatient Unit

LHC Group • Collierville, TN

118d

About The Position

We are hiring for an IPU (In- Patient Unit) Aide / CNA. Position is Full Time, Nights, 7pm-7am at Baptist Reynold's Hospice House in Collierville, TN, 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, and 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.

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.
• Completion of 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed.
• Provides emotional support & compassionate care to the patient & family on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed