Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Salary
$19 - $20 / HOUR
Provide hands-on support for daily living activities and emotional companionship to hospice patients. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to report changes in patient condition and maintain a safe, calming environment.
Requires an active Iowa CNA certification and completion of the National Homemaker-Home Health Aide Certification Program. A valid driver's license, insurance, and the ability to pass a criminal background check are mandatory.
Description Be Part of Something Truly Meaningful & Make a Difference When It Matters Most As a Hospice Aide
There are moments in life when compassion, presence, and kindness matter more than anything else. As a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant, you have the opportunity to be that steady, comforting presence for patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys.
Join a mission-driven hospice team where your care goes beyond tasks, where your empathy, respect, and human connection bring comfort, dignity, and peace to those you serve. If you feel called to make a difference in life’s most tender moments, we would be honored to discuss your interest in our hospice family.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Join us—and help bring comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients and families when they need it most.
REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of the 75-hour home health aide training program, completion of the written and skills portion of the National Homemaker-Home Health Aide Certification Program and an Iowa Nurse Aide Certificate Number. Two years of work related experience preferred. Proof of license and current insurance coverage. Demonstrates professionalism and decision making abilities, effective interpersonal skills and adhering to ethics, standards, and the support of agency policies and procedures. Car, driver's license and adequate insurance as outlined in the personnel policies is required. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List. Additional Training: Continuation of employment in this position requires obtaining current CPR, Mandatory Reporter Certifications and Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative certification in hospice and palliative care, by the 3rd year of employment.
Employee will demonstrate expertise in defined specialty area, ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing. Employee will demonstrate organizational skills necessary to manage workload and productivity expectations. Employee will demonstrate the ability to work independently, able to maintain confidentiality in all matters, including employee information, client information and agency matters. The employee will demonstrate initiative in recognizing unmet needs and assuring a timely and appropriate response. The employee will demonstrate the ability to maintain and update professional knowledge base and the ability to assimilate and utilize agency information regarding policy and procedure changes. The employee will demonstrate competence in professional decision-making skills within the parameters of an Aide. The employee will demonstrate the ability to use technology effectively and appropriately, including client care equipment, I-Pad and communication devices (smart phones, voicemail, and electronic mail).
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