Hospice Aide/CNA-PRN
About The Position
Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Home and Community Based Services Aide supports an individual with personal hygiene and household functions so they can remain in their own home. The role provides personalized care and comfort while building trusted relationships with patients and supporting them through their health journey. The position involves helping with daily living activities, household tasks, meals, appointments, and errands; monitoring and documenting client condition and vital signs; maintaining confidentiality and using an EVV system; and helping ensure a safe home environment. The aide must be able to serve clients in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. The role offers direction and development opportunities. Pay is $16.00 to $21.35 per hour, with the stated range based on full-time employment. Pay varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or access to public transportation.
- For Missouri Category III and IV: at least six months of paid work experience as an agency homemaker, nurse aide, maid, or household worker, or at least one year of experience caring for children or sick or aged individuals. Successful completion of formal nursing arts training, such as nursing aide or home health aide training, may substitute for the qualifying experience.
- For Missouri Advanced Personal Care Aide qualification: competency-evaluated home health aide status with completion of both written and demonstration portions of the test required by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and 42 CFR 484.36; or successful work for the provider for at least three consecutive months, working at least fifteen hours per week as an in-home aide who has received personal care training.
- Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- Six or more months of home care experience.
- Ability to work flexible hours and independently.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders.
- Support household tasks and meal preparation.
- Accompany clients to appointments or errands as needed.
- Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents.
- Maintain confidentiality and use the EVV system.
- Help ensure a safe environment, operate medical equipment properly, and respond promptly to client needs.
- Provide care in any home situation regardless of the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
