CNA - Home Hospice

Circle of Life • Springdale, AR

10d

About The Position

Circle of Life is hiring CNAs for home hospice in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. The role provides personal care to hospice patients and their immediate environment, with outpatient hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CNAs make visits to patient homes, routinely providing 20 visits per week, and use a personal vehicle for travel. The position involves working compassionately with patients and families, including during emergencies, times of suffering, and at the time of death.

The CNA provides care in accordance with the aide care plan, applicable state and federal requirements, accepted standards of practice, organizational policies and procedures, and Circle of Life’s mission. The role requires timely, accurate documentation, dependable attendance, effective communication with the primary nurse, and respectful, ethical care that protects patient privacy and rights. CNAs may also participate in staff meetings, professional development, and mentoring new staff.

Circle of Life describes itself as a not-for-profit hospice provider serving Northwest Arkansas for more than 30 years, with inpatient facilities and outpatient services in Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. The organization promotes a culture of compassion and collaboration and offers compensation and benefits described below.

Requirements

• Arkansas Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current satisfactory TB skin test documentation.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare environment; experience with terminally ill patients is preferred.
• Ability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Team-oriented approach and unquestionable personal and professional ethics.
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel to patient homes.
• Valid Arkansas Driver’s License, current auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of safe personal-care practices.
• Understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with terminally ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care, including bathing, turning, shampooing, and oral hygiene.
• Follow the aide care plan when providing services, assessing patients, intervening, and exercising clinical judgment.
• Provide patient care in accordance with state and federal requirements, accepted standards of practice, organizational policies and procedures, and Circle of Life’s mission.
• Make timely evaluation, information, follow-up, scheduled, unscheduled, and end-of-life visits.
• Provide a consistent level of care regardless of the home environment or personal preferences.
• Communicate concerns to the primary nurse promptly and document them in aide notes.
• Maintain professional licensure and participate in educational programs and professional development.
• Maintain dependable attendance with minimal absences and participate in staff meetings as requested.
• Assist with mentoring new staff members.
• Manage visits to suit patients’ and families’ needs; routinely provide 20 visits per week.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation per policy, including mileage and time spent in the patient’s home.
• Treat patients with respect and honor their privacy; advocate for the rights of patients and family caregivers.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and the organizational Code of Conduct, and treat staff, volunteers, visitors, and others respectfully.
• Use safe personal-care practices and equipment as needed to provide safe care, including Hoyer lifts, walkers, and gait belts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with plan options employees can tailor to their needs.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Generous personal time off for eligible employees.
• 403(b) plan with employer match.
• Outstanding compensation and competitive benefits are mentioned, but no compensation amount is provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed