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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Full-Time

Phoenix, AZ

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing hospice services consistent with the mission, vision and goals of the Agency. The Hospice Aide is a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team who performs planned interventions determined by the RN and interdisciplinary team to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the terminally ill patient and his/her family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist patient with personal hygiene, elimination, nutritional support / feeding, ambulation and exercise, and medication reminders according to the patient’s needs and nursing orders.
Provide care consistent with written instructions.
Provide support for and reinforce the team’s teaching of patient’s caregivers.
Perform other related supportive tasks as specified by Agency policy.
Communicate with the hospice nurse regarding services provided, significant findings regarding the patient’s functional status and change in care needs, and changes in condition.
Document the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation and required payroll information according to Agency policy. ▪ Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the patient’s and family’s plan of care. ▪ Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings.
Interact with internal and external customers using positive and professional approach.
Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications and actions. ▪ Support the mission, vision and goals of the Agency.
Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.
Participate in in-service education earning 12 contact hours per year.
Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
Accept other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Must have visual and hearing acuity and be able to communicate clearly verbally.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
May be exposed to minor hazards/communicable diseases.
Physically active walking, standing, bending, lifting, and climbing stairs.
Must be able to perform fully assisted transfers, with or without transfer devices.
Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions.
Must provide proof of auto insurance upon hire and each renewal and maintain a safe driving record.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, HEALTH & CLEARANCE ▪ Successful completion of one of the following:

A training program and competency evaluation pursuant to Federal/State law
A competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal /State law
A state approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal/State law and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
A state licensure program pursuant to Federal/state law
NOTE: Aide must NOT have had a continuous 24-month gap in furnishing services for compensation since program completion.
DMV and criminal background check/OIG Exclusion list/National Sex Offender Registry/fingerprint card as appropriate. Current CPR, TB and health clearance
Completed skills assessment
Successful passage (80%) of Agency competency exam and core competency checklist
Have the orientation and training appropriate to the care of the patient and his/her family

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS, including but not limited to:

Wheelchair, sliding board, Hoyer lift, bath/shower bench, 3 in one commode, bathing aides, gloves, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, thermometer.

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED

Hospice CNA may care for patients in these age groups: middle-age and above.

Hospice Marketing Liaison

Phoenix, AZ

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Desert Valley Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice Marketing Liaison

Phoenix, Arizona – Full-time

About the Job:

Desert Valley Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for a self-motivated, passionate, and outgoing Hospice Marketing Liaison to join our team! You will be the face of our company and an integral part of the sales team that promotes our expert hospice services and develops key business relationships to drive admissions and increase census.

At Desert Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, our mission is to honor life and provide compassionate, high-quality care that enhances the lives of individuals with life-limiting illnesses. We recognize that every team member has an important role in our efforts to maintain the highest of ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

· The Hospice Marketing Liaison is responsible for increasing census and being a positive representative in the community.

· Develop strong relationships with physicians and other healthcare leaders that will continue to increase our referral base for hospice services.

· Proactively seek out members of the medical community and partners to promote Desert Valley Hospice as a preferred hospice provider.

· Make regular phone calls to secure new referrals and meet goals on new and existing referring physicians, facilities, case managers, and social workers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

· Conduct initial meetings with patient and family members to provide information on Desert Valley Hospice’s focus on excellent patient care and family support.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirement

· Minimum 2 years of sales/marketing experience in healthcare

· Skilled at developing/maintaining relationships in the community

· Proven ability to generate new referral accounts and maintain existing accounts by providing excellent community service