Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA (Hospice)- Full time

TITLE OF POSITION: HOSPICE AIDE (Cass County) About us Novus LifeCare is a 100% local company, with a "patient\-first" approach, each employee is led by our vision of the highest quality and results\-driven services. 100% locally owned and operated. All caregivers have been proud residents of the greater Kansas City area for over a decade. Novus LifeCare is not a franchise, nor a shareholder driven entity. We are not a large corporation driven by shareholder profits. Instead, our locally and privately owned company's focus is on making decisions which are in the in the best interests of those to whom most responsible: our patients. TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS – HIGH 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. COMPANY INFORMATION Has access to patient medical records. QUALIFICATIONS 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, Home health/Hospice aide is not considered to have completed a training and competency program or a competency evaluation program if, since the individuals most recent completion of such programs (s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive moths during none of which the individual furnished services described in 42 CFR 409\.40 for compensation One year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred) Licensed/Certified in both Missouri and Kansas. 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. Job Type: Full\-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you licensed in KS and MO Work Location: On the road