Hospice Home Health Aide/Cna

Proactive Hospice Care provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision, and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of the Home Healthcare industry!

We are looking for a compassionate Hospice Home Health Aide/CNA to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes. We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes in the Macomb, Metro Detroit Area and Wayne County.

DUTIES

The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Document care provided according to agency policy.
• Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
• Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.
• Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.  Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Participate in QAPI activities.
• Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Utilization of calculator, telephone, copy machine, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, other basic office and medical equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets training requirements of the State.
• Received a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training with at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training and with at least 16 hours of classroom instruction completed.
• Must have Certificate of Nursing Assistance or Home Health Aide License
• One year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or Home Health aide.  (Hospice preferred)
• At least 18 years old.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

At Proactive Hospice Care, including all Proactive Care affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.