Concordia Hospice of Washington is a partnership between Concordia Community Support Services and Washington Health System that offers both quality home care and inpatient hospice end-of-life care. Concordia Hospice of Washington serves our patients in Washington and Greene counties with the focus to provide services that offer comfort, peace, and dignity for those with incurable illnesses and for their families.
We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
Tired of working long shifts at a hospital with an overwhelming patient load? Come work for a company where you make a difference in a patient's life!
Concordia Hospice of Washington is hiring for a full time Home Health Aide to cover our Canonsburg and surrounding areas communities!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hospice Aide provides personal care and assists in activities of daily living and related services to hospice patients. This employee functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care for the patient is given where the patient resides (i.e., patient’s home, facility, hospital).
QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the state of Pennsylvania preferred
• Minimum of two [2] years experience in patient care preferred
• Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and maintain appropriate records
• Current CPR or First Aid certification
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Reliable independent means of transportation with a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and at least the minimum state required vehicle insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides personal care according to the established individualized plan of care as developed by the RN member of the hospice team such as (but not limited to): bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, feeding; checking vital signs; assisting with ambulation; changing position in bed; assisting with transfers, changing bed linens; assisting with elimination; providing oral hygiene, skin care, foot care, ear care, light house cleaning and meal preparation
2. Coordinates and communicates a weekly patient schedule with the RN Case Manager and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to meet the optimal needs of the patient and family
3. Completes all computer and/or paper documentation requirements within the timeframes specified
4. Participates in patient and/or family teaching activities as directed by the RN hospice team member
5. Together with the hospice team, provides care as established by the IDG to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient as necessary, and appropriately supports the family at the time of death
6. Maintains regular communication and interaction with patients, families, physicians and hospice team members
7. Participates in required on-call responsibilities
8. Attends and participates in staff meetings and other related activities when required
9. Completes required in-services; ensures all required continuing education credits are obtained for certification renewal if applicable
10. Demonstrates an understanding of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, hospice policies and procedures, and participates in projects when requested
11. Participates in the orientation of new staff members when requested
12. Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and Concordia Hospice of Washington policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality of patient and employee records and information; has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to the Executive Director and/or Compliance Manager
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.