Hospice Aide

Trinity Health • North Liberty, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Home Care provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare! We have a pioneering care model with Home Care Connect, our integrated virtual care program that helps patients avoid preventable ER visits and hospitalizations. It enhances our clinical excellence with advanced, easy-to-use remote monitoring technology and 24/7 access to our Virtual Care Center RNs. Hospice CNA position summary –day shift. 40 hrs Our certified nurse assistants provide paraprofessional services to our patients in our hospice house, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of federally compliant training program as required by law/regulation and successful completion of a competency evaluation program.
• Must be certified as CNA in state of Iowa
• Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in an institution or home care setting.
• Meets Mercy Home Care hiring criteria as defined in agency minimum standards (e.g. provision of professional references.)
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with agency’s client and their family.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills, learning and adhering to agency's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one care with your patients in their homes
• Provide paraprofessional services to our patients in our hospice house, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one!
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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