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Company:  VistaCare a division of Odyssey Healthcare
Job Code:  2ca4b2e8
Categories:  Hospice / Palliative (End of Life)
Job Role:  CNA
Job Type:  Full Time
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Texas (TX)
City:  San Marcos
Postal/Zip Code:  78666
Job Description:  As a member of the program's marketing team, explain VistaCare services to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. Interact with patients, families, and referral sources as needed. Work closely with patient care team(s); may be included in patient care activities as required from time to time. Oversee pending patients and routinely follow the progress of prospective patients. Interact with interdisciplinary team.
  • Minimum age requirement of 18
  • Proof of certification by a state recognized certifying body, and proof of state certification, if applicable. Passing score on VistaCare's skills test
  • Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting and community health/Hospice experience preferred
  • Sufficient documentation of having passed a skills test and written/oral test demonstrating those competencies identified in OBRA-87, 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 and 484.4. In lieu of such documentation, a newly hired HHA must demonstrate skills and written/oral competency prior to working independently with a patient
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices
  • Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill
  • Physical exam in accordance with state law.
  • Valid driver's license with maintenance of good driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or VistaCare's requirements and is in good working order
  • Good physical stamina and mental health. Has presented a pre-employment health certification including a negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by VistaCare's policy and/or state law.
  • Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers
  • Demonstrate excellent observation, good judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients/families, other caregivers and members of the interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
VistaCare offers employees a total rewards package including a competitive salary, flexible schedules for many positions, the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, and excellent benefits including:

*PPO or HMO medical insurance
*Dental insurance
*Vision insurance
*Company-paid Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with additional optional coverage
*Optional dependent Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
*Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
*Short-term disability plan
*401(k) with a company match
*Tuition reimbursement
*Employee referral bonus
*Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
*Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus selected holidays
*Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment
Caring for people at the end-of-life and their families is special work for very special people. Regardless of job title, each person who chooses to work at VistaCare must have a passion for caring, and a willingness to dedicate themselves to our mission. And VistaCare, in turn, has a passion to care for you. We are dedicated to making sure you have the proper tools and environment to be your best. We are committed to being an "employer of choice" and the kind of organization that is so employee-focused, so supportive, so friendly, and so responsive that no employee would ever choose to work anywhere else.
Post Date:  03/10/2010
 

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