Per Diem Hospice Aide - CNA
Location: Ogden Utah
Description: Gentiva Health Services is employing Per Diem Hospice Aide - CNA right now, this occupation will be placed in Utah. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. Through interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, spiritual and other counselo! rs and volunteers, VistaCare provides hospice care primarily designed to reduce pain and enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness. This hospice care is most commonly provided in the patient's home or other residence of choice, including hospitals, assisted living communities and nursing homes. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, VistaCare employees enjoy competitive salaries and flexible schedules for many positions.
Hospice Aide
Provide personal care and related assigned services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing homes and in-patient units in accordance with an established physician plan of care and under the supervision of a registered nurse case manager or other professional as dictated by state. Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Directly involved with caring for patients and promoting comfort on a daily basis. Observe the patient, rep! ort observations and document observations and care performed.!
Provide timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care. Adhere to Company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Travel as necessary.
Requirements
- Minimum age requirement of 18.
- Proof of certification by a state recognized certifying body, and proof of state certification, if applicable.
- Passing score on Odyssey’s skills test.
- Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting and community health/Hospice experience preferred.
- Sufficient documentation of having passed a skills test and written/oral test demonstrating those competencies identified in OBRA-87, 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 and 484.4. In lieu of such documentation, a newly hired HHA must demonstrate skills and written/oral competency prior to working independently with a patient.
- Compliance with accepted professional standards and prac! tices.
- Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.
- Physical exam in accordance with state law.
- Valid driver’s license with maintenance of good driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Odyssey requirements and is in good working order.
- Good physical stamina and mental health. Has presented a pre-employment health certification including a negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by Odyssey policy and/or state law.
- Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
- Demonstrate excellent observation, good judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients/families, other caregivers and members of the int! erdisciplinary team.
- Ability to apply common sense understandi! ng to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
If you are interested in becoming a part of America's leading provider of home healthcare and hospice services please apply.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume,! with salary requirements and a resume to Gentiva Health Services.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:16:26 GMT
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