Hospice Aide/CNA

Company: Caretenders Hospice
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

We are hiring for a Hospice Aide / CNA. -
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Pay: $20-24 an hour, depending on experience level. -


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At Caretenders Hospice, in Rolling Meadows, IL, 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. -


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As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you can expect: -

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• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages. -
  
  
  
  
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  • flexibility for true work-life balance -
    
    
    
    
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    • continuing education and tuition reimbursement -
      
      
      
      
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      • career mobility and growth opportunities -
        
        
        
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        If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your healthcare career, this is a great opportunity for you. -
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        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. -
        
        
        
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        • 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. -
          
          
          
          
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          • Provides assistance with the following ADLs during each patient visit: mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating or toileting. -
            
            
            
            
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            • Performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home, conducting household services necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization. -
              
              
              
              
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              • Participates in QAPI (QUALITY ASSESSMENT & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT) plan or process identifying problems and reporting administrator daily or as needed. -
                
                
                
                
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                • Must have a reliable vehicle/transportation. -
                  
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                  License Requirements -
                  
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                  • 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
                    
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                    • IL: Must be licensed, registered or certified as a Home Health Aide; or approved on the Department's Health Care Worker Registry; or completion of training program approved under Long Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or equivalency established by 1 of the following: evidence of current registration from another state, evidence of completion of a nursing arts course, successful completion of US military training program, or successful completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.
                      
                      Skill Requirements
                      
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                      • 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.
                        

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