Hospice Aide - HHA/CNA
About The Position
MorseLife Health System has been a leader in senior care in South Florida for over 40 years, operating as a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through compassion, clinical excellence, innovation, and service. MorseLife is recognized as a Great Place To Work® Certified employer, a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home, and a recipient of the Gold Seal Award. As a teaching organization, MorseLife partners with various institutions to provide educational and mentorship opportunities for future healthcare professionals, offering valuable hands-on experience through a robust clinical rotation program. The organization boasts a comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services. MorseLife is driven by a mission to provide exceptional care with over 1,700 dedicated team members.
Requirements
- Must have at least one year experience working with Hospice as Certified Nursing Aide or a Home Health Aide.
- Certified Nurse Aide Certificate or Home Health Aide Certificate
- Possession of a certificate of completion from a basic aide training program comprising a minimum of 75 hours of training.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the Plan of Care (POC).
- Maintain a safe environment for the patient.
- Assist with safe ambulation and transfers as appropriate.
- Perform passive and active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises as directed by the nurse.
- Prepare appropriate nutritional snacks for the patient.
- Under the direction of the nurse, provide basic wound care, skin care, and bowel care according to the Plan of Care.
- Observe, recognize, and promptly report changes in the patient's physical or mental condition to the nurse.
- Document care provided and patient observations in the clinical record and complete all required charting, time sheets, and mileage logs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Attend and actively participate in patient care conferences, discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats, in-services, and other assigned meetings.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
- Assist with chart reviews, quality improvement activities, and other assigned projects as directed by the supervising nurse or agency leadership, consistent with applicable scope of practice.
- Coordinate and communicate with volunteer staff as appropriate.
- Provide basic caregiver and family education, including turning and positioning, transfer techniques, and linen changes.
- Complete all required annual competency assessments and in-service training.
- Performs all other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
- Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
- Free Parking
- On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
- Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
