Hospice Aide - Hancock County

## Overview Suburban Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Suburban Hospice is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence. All employment decisions at Suburban Hospice are made based on job requirements, individual qualifications, or business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Suburban Hospice creates a culture with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment and seeks an environment of inclusion and respect at work. ## Description Kindness is not just a tagline used in a phrase, it is our mission! Suburban Hospice is seeking kind and compassionate Hospice Aides who are devoted to providing the highest quality of care to the patients that our company has the privilege to serve. Suburban Hospice was recently given a five star rating by CMS in the CAHPS Star Ratings which assesses Hospice Quality Survey Measures. Our organization was the only hospice program given this rating in all areas we serve, and it would not be possible without our amazing staff. Employee engagement and retention is just as important because we recognize at Suburban Hospice that without our staff, the incredible achievements we have received wouldn't be possible. If you are a devoted HHA/CNA who would love to represent this team proudly, please apply today! - Provides personal care activities of daily living such as bathing, shampooing, oral hygiene, skin care/nail care, shaving, and dressing. - Communicates changes in patient status to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN) in a timely manner. - Reports patient complaints to the RN - Creates and submits legible, accurate and timely documentation. - Performs duties in compliance with agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. - Demonstrates attention to details for patient's safety and safety of their home environment. - Reports unsafe conditions in the home. - Practices effective infection control and adheres to infection control policies and procedures. - Practices safe lifting and transferring of patients. - Communicates clearly and positively with patients, families, team members and others. - Displays a caring, patient’s first behavior. - Keeps patients and/or family informed regarding visit time and schedule changes. - Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements - Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA ## Requirements **Basic Qualifications** - Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or possess current Home Health Aide registrar in the state of Indiana. - Must have high school diploma or equivalent - Must possess valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in the state of Indiana - Must be able to provide own transportation to assignments. - Ability to work independently - Ability to work in and support a team environment.