Hospice Home Health Aide

Chapters Health System•Glen Allen, VA

4d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The CNA performs personal care, homemaker assistance, and defined nursing procedures for patients and caregivers under RN direction and supervision. The role provides services according to the written Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and company policies, helps patients maintain activities of daily living and a clean, safe home, and provides caregiver relief. The aide reports observations and significant issues to the RN or Clinical Manager and may transport supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care. The position requires completing company and regulatory competency requirements, maintaining required competencies and contact hours, and meeting the physical demands of patient care. In some locations, cross-training to comparable field roles may be required when hospice house census requires flexible staffing. During emergencies, employees may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and stay overnight to maintain continuity of services. The role requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees serving Florida affiliates are subject to background screening and ongoing eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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 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.
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 any home or facility 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.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Employees performing services for Florida affiliates must meet background-screening and ongoing eligibility requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent the Company professionally through care delivered and services provided to clients.
Comply with state, federal, and local regulations, and maintain a strong position against fraud and abuse.
Comply with Company policies, procedures, and standard practices.
Observe Company health, safety, and security practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues, and other sensitive situations.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at organizational, departmental, and individual levels.
Improve professional knowledge and skill level, advance electronic media skills, support company research and educational activities, and share expertise with coworkers.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
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 Plan of Care development 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 include reporting early or staying overnight.
In some locations, cross-train to field home, facility, or admission positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census requires flexible staffing.
Perform other duties as assigned.