Home Health / Hospice Tech in Corinth, Mississippi at Magnolia Regional Health Center

Home Health/Hospice Tech

Hospice Department

PRN

Job Summary

Provides support services under the supervision of appropriate professional staff. Assist the client or family in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort. Provides personal care according to the plan of care. Provides care for all age levels; neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and the elderly.

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Certification & Licensure Requirements

Required to be a certified nursing assistant. Must have a valid driver's license.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills

Nurse’s aide experience in the last 12 months in an acute, long-term or rehab facility preferred.

Language/Communication Skills

English required. Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to perform this job. Must have the ability to speak effectively and professionally to all staff, management, and all outside individuals at all levels from elementary to professional. Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all ages, especially the geriatric population. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of appropriate skills for communicating with diverse cultures. Ability to assess situations, identify problems and work toward positive solutions. An ability to organize data and prioritize in a manner that will achieve positive outcomes.

Reasoning Ability

Uses personal knowledge, experience and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems.