This Position is for an Aide/CNA Hospice with a work location in Brookhaven, MS.

Job Description / Responsibilities

The Hospice Aide Under the direction and ongoing supervision of a registered nurse, provides personal direct patient care services as established and delegated in the Plan of Care daily.

Reports after patient encounter with 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 necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.

Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed.

Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.

Current CPR certification requirements.

Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

MS: Certification Preferred.

Mature 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.

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.