Come Join Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, an AccentCare company We are excited for you to join our team To show our excitement, we’re offering a $5,000 Sign On Bonus AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Aide to join our team of professionals at our Inpatient Center.
We make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end of life illness in creating a center of excellence in hospice care.
Overview The Hospice Aide works under direct supervision of a registered nurse, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide personal care for the patient and assist with activities of daily living.
Qualifications Certified by the state(s) as a nurse’s aide, having completed a course and certified by the state.
-CA: The Hospice Aide will be certified by the state as a CHHA.
-DE: The Hospice Aide will also have passed a geriatric aide test.
And be certified as a CNGA.
-GA: Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required only for: All direct patient care in state of Georgia.
-GA: Either GCNA certified; or will have completed and can provide validation or documentation of having completed a home health aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a Medicare-certified home health agency; or will have successfully completed a personal care aide training program that is provided by the hospice under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
-NJ : The Hospice Aide will be certified by the state as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA).
Listed on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients in their own homes, nursing facilities, or hospitals.
Successfully complete the agency Home Health Aide Competency Exam with an 85% or better.
CT : Minimum of six months experience in a supervised setting (preferably a healthcare setting).Must have a reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.A compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick; the ability to read, write and carry out directions, maturity; and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Demonstrated commitment to AccentCare’s philosophy of care, values, mission statement and organizational culture.