Hospice Home Health Aide

Chapters Health System•Glen Allen, VA

2d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The CNA provides personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures to patients and caregivers under the direction and supervision of an RN. Services must follow the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The position includes helping patients maintain daily living activities and a clean, safe home, providing caregiver relief, and reporting observations and significant issues to the RN or Clinical Manager. The role requires maintaining competencies and contact hours, using safe body mechanics when moving and transferring patients, and transporting supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items as requested by the RN. During emergencies, employees may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of their scheduled time and may need to stay overnight to ensure continuity of services. Some locations may require cross-training to field positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house staffing needs require flexibility. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted to the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for eligibility verification after a conditional offer and must maintain ongoing eligibility.

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 for healthcare professionals certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
For current Hope employees, BLS must be obtained by January 1, 2025.
For current Capital Caring employees, BLS must be obtained by November 1, 2024.
For mobile drivers, a 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 and/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 and lack of air conditioning.
Ability and willingness to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain competencies and contact hours as required by the company and regulations.
Provide only patient and caregiver services authorized by the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies and procedures.
Use safe and proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients.
Assist patients and/or caregivers in maintaining a clean and safe home.
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.
Contribute to the Plan of Care by reporting observations to the RN.
Communicate significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as required to ensure continuity of services; this may involve reporting ahead of scheduled hours and staying overnight.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Where required by location, cross-train to field positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census requires flexible staffing.
Represent the company professionally through care and services provided.
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.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, quality assessment, research, and educational activities as appropriate.
Improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.