Hospice Aide - PRN

VitalCaring Group•Batesville, AR

23h

About The Position

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you are a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, providing essential personal care and comfort to patients at the end of life. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you help maintain dignity, ease, and peace for patients and their families. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—every visit is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Requirements

Meets all state training requirements.
Completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (16 classroom hours prior to 16 hours of clinical training).
At least 18 years old; able to read, follow written instructions, and document care.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort working with terminally ill patients.
Demonstrates empathy for individuals who are ill, injured, frail, or impaired.
Satisfactory professional references.
Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.
Successful completion of a probationary period demonstrating competency.
Current CPR certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant credential when required by state regulation.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned personal care tasks promptly and compassionately; report any tasks you are unable to perform to the Case Manager immediately.
Provide personal hygiene care, including bathing (bed, sponge, tub, shower), back rubs, oral care, shampooing, and linen changes.
Assist with toileting, elimination activities, dressing, and undressing.
Help with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Offer support with bedpans, urinals, and light laundry needs.
Provide observation and care to prevent skin breakdown, especially over pressure areas.
Assist with self-administered medications as allowed under state regulations (e.g., reminders).
Prepare nutritious meals and shop for groceries as assigned.
Assist with feeding when needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient living environment.
Provide respite to the family/caregiver when appropriate.
Demonstrate respect for the patient’s home, surroundings, and personal needs.
Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition, mood, or environment to the Case Manager.
Be aware of caregiver dynamics and interpersonal issues within the home.
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) when ordered and when competency has been demonstrated.
Communicate with patients and families using respectful, supportive, and professional techniques.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Follow all organizational documentation requirements, care procedures, and standards of conduct.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.