Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
Home Health and Hospice Aides are Certified Nursing Assistants and key members of the care team. If you are interested in working with people during a sacred time of life, a changing work environment, and being a part of a compassionate team, hospice may be just the right job for you!
Responsibilities
- Perform client personal care needs and support other clients and family every-day-needs as supported by the hospice plan of care
- Record and report important health information including temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and/or oxygen saturation, and blood pressure as indicated in the plan of care
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population and co-workers
- Work under the supervision of a nurse:
- Promptly communicating any family or client concerns or changes in status
- Consulting with a nurse with regard to suggested changes in treatment
- Submit required documentation in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Current State CNA Certification in good standing
- Current CPR with BLS card
- Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
- Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing hospice operations
- Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations, and to be close to clients who may be actively dying
- Commitment to adhere to professional boundaries
- Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Physical Requirements
- Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
- Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
The Homecare & Hospice Association of Utah is our State’s trade association for home health, hospice, and personal care providers, and a voice for the patients/clients served by our members.
Professionals hired by our provider members include Nurses, CNAs, Caregivers, PTs/PTAs, OTs/COTAs/, SLPs, Social Workers, Medical Directors, Billers/Coders, Chaplains, Administrators, Office Professionals & More!
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Disclaimer
Jobs are posted by independently owned and operated provider agencies. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the agency location.
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