Our Company

　　Hospice of North Alabama

　　Overview

　　Our Hospice Aide/CNAs are the heart of our organization who support patients by performing personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. Apply today!

　　Our comprehensive benefits include:

　　Medical and dental benefits

　　Short- and long-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Mileage Reimbursement

　　Paid time off

　　401(k) program

　　Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Vendor discounts

　　Responsibilities

　　Performs personal care needs when given a patient's assignment and attends his/her requests promptly

　　Reports to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task

　　Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

　　Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)

　　Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned

　　Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned

　　Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned

　　Assists in feeding the patient as assigned

　　Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency and when on the plan of care

　　Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence

　　Reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager

　　Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues

　　Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist

　　Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed

　　Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders

　　Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals

　　Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs

　　Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

　　Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

　　Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned

　　Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

　　Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

　　Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

　　Qualifications

　　Meets the training requirements of the State

　　Completed a minimum of seventy five hours of classroom and supervised practical training Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory sixteen hours of practical training

　　Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care

　　At least eighteen years of age

　　Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given

　　Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill

　　Satisfactory references from previous employers

　　Ability to work with little direct supervision

　　Secure with issues of death/dying

　　Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home

　　Possess and maintains current CPR certification

　　Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene

　　Successfully completes a probationary period

　　This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Good organizational skills

　　About our Line of Business

　　At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Hospice of North Alabama is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Hospice of North Alabama, please visitwww.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/HospiceofNorthAlabama/) , andTwitter (https://twitter.com/HospiceNorthAL) .

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　　Job LocationsUS-AL-DECATUR

　　ID 2024-134658

　　Line of Business Hospice of North Alabama

　　Position Type Full-Time