Hospice Aide
Company: Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively
impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we're committed to
celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest.
We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and
quality of life during their time with us. Care Initiatives is the
largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a
non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of
dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives
serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities,
assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to
providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life's
transitions. "Always Learn" is one of our Core Values. We want you
to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new
career with us! Care Initiatives Hospice is currently seeking a
full-time Hospice Aide to join our team.Summary:The hospice aide
provides personal care and light home maintenance assistance to
Care Initiatives Hospice patients in accordance with the written
care plan.The main responsibilities of this position are to assist
patients with activities of daily living. A few examples of this
are helping the patient to bathe, transfer from a bed, chair or
commode, dressing, grooming, exercise, reminding to take
medications, assisting with bathroom needs, eating and more. In
this role you will also provide light house cleaning at patients'
locations and make certain nutritional needs of patients are met,
for example grocery shopping and food
preparation.Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age or
olderBackground Check, Drug Test and Motor Vehicle Record clearance
requiredSuccessfully completed an Iowa approved 75 hour nurse-aide
training course or current CNAPass the Care Initiatives Hospice
competency test within five days of hireObtains hospice nursing
assistant certification (Certified Hospice and Palliative Care
Nursing Assistant -CHPNA) within 24 months of employment. (for FT
employees)Current Iowa driver's license and automobile liability
insuranceCPR certification required before first day of
workKnowledge of Home health aide procedures and universal health
care precautionsHome health aide/hospice aide/certified nursing
assistant services provided for compensation during the previous 24
months - preferredFunctional literacy in written and spoken
EnglishAbility to access business and patient homesAbility to
function with limited supervisionBenefits:Dayforce Wallet-
On-Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!Four
different great medical plan choices!HSA and FSA ProgramsTwo
different dental coverage plan optionsVisionRetirement 403(b)
Savings Plan Basic Life and AD, Voluntary Life AD, Short-Term and
Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Critical illness and Accident
Coverage PlansDoctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships,
fitness equipment, ID Theft Protection, Be Well 24/7Discount
Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets,
electronics, appliances, apparel, and more!LPN Board
FundingContinuing Education (CE)Online TrainingAdvancement &
Transfer OpportunitiesCNA Training ReimbursementEmployee Referral
BonusUniformsVeteran's Day Pay for VeteransYears of Service
Recognition ProgramCare Initiatives has implemented its Employee
and Provider SARS-CoV-2 ("COVID-19") Vaccine Policy pursuant to
recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have
either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical
or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have
received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be
prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would
like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the
appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.EOE / AAP
Veterans and Disabled
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