River Region Hospice - River Ridge, LA

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Applications are always accepted; however, positions are limited.  Please contact our office to inquire about employment opportunities.

Personal Information

1. Last Name:
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12. Have you ever filed an application with River Region Hospice prior to today?
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14. Have you ever been employed with River Region Hospice?
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16. Are any members of your family currently employed by River Region Hospice?
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18. If yes, name and relationship:
19. Are you currently employed?
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21. May we contact your current employer?
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23. Have you ever been terminated, asked to resign, or left by mutual agreement from any employement or position you have ever held for any reason, including allegation of misconduct or unsatisfactory performance?
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25. If yes, provide details
26. Have you ever reeived a disciplinary action for an employer, such as a written notice or su suspension?
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Education

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4. Did You Graduate?
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12. Have you Ever Been Convicted of a felony?
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15. If applying for a position which requires driving a vehicle, please provide the following information:
16. Do you have a valid Driver's License?
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Employment History

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Personal References

1. Please list four people that you have known for at least five years. Do not list relatives.
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22. I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete. I authorize River Region Hospice to investigate all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I consent to references, former employers and educational institutions listed being contacted regarding this application and also consent to a complete criminal history background check to be conducted. I understand that employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug free screening test and compliance with River Region Hospice Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This application for employment shall be considered active for a. Not to exceed six months for the specific position listed in which I am applying. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time. Needs to complete another application. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment with River Region Hospice The is of an “at will” nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and the employer may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause. I understand all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory reference checks, successful completion of all preemployment tests and production of all documents necessary for the employer to verify my identity and work authorization in accordance with the requirement of the Immigration and Naturalization Services. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s), regardless of time of discovery, may result in disciplinary action including discharge. I understand that I am to abide by all rules and regulations of River Region Hospice:
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24. Date(required)
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River Region Hospice House

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Contact Us

507 Upstream Street
River Ridge, LA 70123
Referral Line: 504-739-1205
Fax: 504-739-3993
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Links & Resources

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Website content written by
Michael C. Clark, MSW, LCSW

Treatment in the Hospice House

Treatment in the hospice house or inpatient care is for patients requiring short-term symptom management, in the last few days of life, or electing respite care.  Inpatient stays are usually only a few days.  Upon admission, a thorough assessment is completed by the physician, nurse, social worker, and chaplain assigned to the case.  The goal of an inpatient stay is to stabilize symptoms and return the patient to their home.>

Most patients whom are admitted …

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About Us

Founded in 2000, River Region Hospice is a family-owned and operated hospice agency serving Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. John, St. Charles, and St. James Parishes.  In addition to providing care in the home, River Region Hospice offers inpatient hospice services at our state-of-the-art hospice house located in River Ridge.

The River Region Hospice House opened in March 2005 and is the first free-standing hospice house in the state of Louisiana.  Other hospice agencies desiring …

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Benefits of Hospice

The hospice model of care shifts the focus of treatment from curative to palliative.  The focus of treatment shifts after the patient has exhausted aggressive treatment options.  Palliative care, or comfort care, focuses on alleviating symptoms to improve quality-of-life and the right to dignity.  The hospice model of care uses a holistic approach to address the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual symptoms of the disease process.  At River Region Hospice, we believe aggressive symptom control …

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