Hospice Home Health Aide

Chapters Health•Glen Allen, VA

12h

About The Position

The CNA provides personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures to patients and caregivers under RN direction and supervision. Services must follow the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The role contributes to care planning by reporting observations to the RN and communicates significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager. The position may require flexible staffing or emergency reporting arrangements at designated locations to maintain continuity of services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current CNA certification in the state where the employee will work.
Active BLS certification for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Current Hope employees must obtain BLS by January 1, 2025; current Capital Caring employees must obtain BLS by November 1, 2024.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in accordance with company policy.
Reliable transportation to meet the work schedule.
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families.
Ability to perform essential job functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting patients or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, and kneeling.
Ability to physically access homes and facilities in the assigned area, including navigating stairs and narrow spaces and tolerating heat or lack of air conditioning.
Willingness and ability to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
Satisfactory completion of competency requirements for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
For employees performing services for Florida affiliates, eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the company professionally through care and services provided to clients.
Comply with state, federal, and local regulations and company policies, procedures, and standard practices.
Observe company health, safety, and security practices, and maintain confidentiality.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner and participate in community and professional organizations.
Participate in organizational, departmental, and individual performance improvement, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities, and company research and educational activities as appropriate.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills, advance electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.
Maintain competencies and contact hours as required by the company and regulations.
Provide patient and caregiver services only as authorized by the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures.
Use safe body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients.
Assist patients and caregivers in maintaining a clean and safe home, and provide caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.
Transport supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN.
Under RN direction or supervision, perform activities that promote activities of daily living.
Report observations to the RN to contribute to development of the Plan of Care.
Communicate significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as required, potentially ahead of the scheduled time and remain overnight depending on the emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At some locations, cross-train to field roles of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice house census requires flexible staffing.