Aide / Homemaker (Hospice)
Company: LHC New
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview At Deaconess Hospice, our Hospice Nurse Aide
provides compassionate, supportive, and physical care to patients
with a life limiting illness. The hallmarks of this position
include assisting patients with personal care, providing
encouragement and support to patients and families, and
communicating patient observations with the hospice team.Under the
supervision of Hospice nurses, the Hospice Aide provides direct
patient care and services as established in the patient's Plan of
Care. The Hospice Aide must be compassionate, mature and able to
handle the needs of a Hospice patient and their family. This
employee must also have access to a dependable vehicle and be
willing to travel to see patients. Deaconess Hospice , a part of
LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals,
physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice
care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we
deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to
manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around
the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver
patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and
families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single,
shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Essential
FunctionsUnder the direction and ongoing supervision of a
registered nurse, provides personal direct patient care services as
established and delegated in the Plan of Care on a daily
basis.Reports after patient encounter to the Executive Director, or
designee, regarding the patient's condition or environment,
following the Care Management process on as needed basis..Provides
assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit:
mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or
undressing, eating or toileting.Performs incidental household
services essential to the patient's health care at home conducting
household services that are necessary to prevent or postpone
institutionalization on as needed basis.Completes a clinical note
for each visit which must be incorporated into the patient's record
at least on a weekly basis.Participates in the in-service program
per online educational forum, completing at least six hours of
in-services every six months. Must have a minimum of 12 hours of
in-service training annually.Maintains strict patient
confidentiality on a regular basis.Participates in QAPI plan or
process. Education & ExperienceLicense RequirementsCurrent CPR
certification requirements.Current driver's license, vehicle
insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
transportation.Additional State Specific RequirementsAL, AZ, ID,
LA, MI, MS, MO, PA, SC, VA, WV - Successful completion of a
competency evaluation.AR: Required to meet at least one of the
following: 1) at least one year of experience in an institutional
setting (home health agency, hospital, hospice, or long-term
facility) verified by a previous employer. 2) Certificate issued by
the state of Arkansas for working in long term care facilities-copy
must be available for review. OR 3) Completion of 40 hour aide
training course meeting requirements of AR regulations. In lieu of
training course, a nursing student may qualify as a hospice aide by
submitting documentation from the Director of Programs and-or the
Dean of a School of Nursing that reflects the nursing student has
demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing care in
accordance with the school's curriculum.GA: Required to meet at
least one of the following: Georgia certified nursing aide with
current certification, or Individuals who have completed and can
provide validation or documentation of completion of a home health
aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a
Medicare-certified home health agency. The program must be
conducted through classroom and supervised practical training
totaling at least 75 hours.NC: Successful completion of a
competency evaluation program and is listed on the Nurse Aide
Registry at the Division of Health Service Regulation.NV:
Certification is requiredTN: A person who has completed a total of
seventy-five (75) hours of training which included sixteen (16)
hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3)
months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic
services, including simple procedures as an extension of therapy
services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and
exercise, and household services essential to care at home.TX: May
not be listed on the Employee Misconduct Registry, have been
revoked from the Nurse Aide Registry, or had acriminal conviction
listed in Health and Safety Code Chapter 250.WA: Must be registered
or certified by the Washington Department of Health.Skill
RequirementsMature and able to deal effectively with the demands of
a hospice aide position.Must be able to read, write, and carry out
directions promptly and accurately.Equal Opportunity Employer -
vets, disability.
Keywords: LHC New, Biloxi , Aide / Homemaker (Hospice), Healthcare , Biloxi, Mississippi
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