We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA.

At Elite Hospice of Springdale, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you can expect:

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you.

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.

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

• 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.

Skill Requirements

• 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.