Job Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Job Summary: CNA's provide compassionate personal care to patients at the end-of-life
in the home setting, with their comfort as your top priority. Under the direction of a nurse case manager,
CNA's follow the patient's care plan. Light housekeeping may be included in assigned duties.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Hospice philosophy of care.
- Provides personal care of patients including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, eating, ambulating or toileting.
- Maintain a safe environment for the patient including food preparation, cleaning, laundry, changing bed linens and housekeeping.
- Maintain timely records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with case manager.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Current Arizona CNA certification.
- Current Adult CPR certification.
- Two years professional CNA experience; less considered, if hospice specific.
- Availability to be scheduled any day of the week.
- Ability to work overtime as requested by supervisor.
- Reliable transportation.
Job Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Job Summary: Make home visits to patients and families at the end-of-life, providing
psychosocial support. Complete assessments, manage own case load, maintain interdisciplinary care plans.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Hospice philosophy of care.
- Human behavior and the procedures for assessment of psychosocial issues.
- Group behavior and dynamics; societal trends and influences.
- Principles and methods of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
- Computer literate in Windows environment; MS Office.
- Develops comprehensive psychosocial assessments and reassessments for patients and families.
- Make referrals to appropriate community resources; provide assistance in accessing services
(i.e. personal, business, financial, legal, housing, etc.)
- Counsel patients and families in individual and group settings to assist them in understanding
and coping with end-of-life issues.
- Provides short-term crisis intervention when indicated.
- Advocate for the best interests of patients and families.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social
Work Education required.
- Application for Employment
- Review of education and employment history
- Screening and Interviews
- Skills testing
- Please be patient.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Human Resources Department:
(928)453-2111
apply@hospicehavasu.org.
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S. Lake Havasu Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 453-2111
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