Hospice Home Health Aide (Laf-1.0)

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central

1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

The Home Health Hospice Aide is a valuable position among the Franciscan team. This position actively participates in the delivery of high-quality patient care either in the home or inpatient setting. The Home Health Hospice Aide works under the supervision of the Franciscan Health Licensed Clinician.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Shifts are Monday to Friday- 8am to 5pm
• Assist patients with ambulation and transfer using proper body mechanics.
• Communicate any change in condition or lack of patient progress.
• Complete necessary documentation of care provided.
• Record intake, output, and vital signs as directed and communicate care, as appropriate.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene and elimination needs, according to the established plan of care.
• Schedule visits with the patient or caregiver.
• Assist patients with care and activities of daily living, as directed in the established Plan of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• 1 Year Long Term Care Setting Experience- Preferred
• 1 Year Home Healthcare Experience - Preferred
• 1 Year Hospice Experience - Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Home Health Aide (HHA)- State Licensing Board - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association - Required
• Auto Insurance - Required
• Driver's License - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

Up to 75%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .