Hospice Inpatient Center Certified Nursing Assistant

HOSPICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE • Glen Burnie, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking talented, compassionate CNAs to provide GIP-level hospice care to patients at our Rebecca Fortney Inpatient Care Center, located on our campus in Pasadena, MD 21122. This position is Part-time, with a schedule of 2 - 12-hr shifts per week, rotating weekends and 1 'warm' holiday/1 'cold' holiday/year. Make a difference, inspire others, love your job! Hospice of the Chesapeake is a leader in advanced illness care. We are Your Hometown Hospice! For more than 36 years, Hospice of the Chesapeake has cared for those in our community who are experiencing serious illness and loss. Together, we have ensured more than 300,000 patients and nearly 100,000 family members have been cared for by our interdisciplinary hospice team, which includes Physicians, Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, Chaplains, Counselors and Volunteers when they needed us most. Our work impacts the quality of life of people who are seriously ill and those who love them.

Requirements

• Current Maryland CNA certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a health care setting.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake’s commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodations may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, perform all required interventions and/or procedures to provide total patient care in the clinical setting according to the plan of care, including turning, transporting, catheter care, bathing, and skin care.
• Report changes in the patient’s medical, emotional, spiritual, or psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager or designee to ensure that the interdisciplinary care team remains up to date.
• Using your hands-on, in person experience with each patient, identify and recommend medical equipment and supplies that will help our patients maintain comfort and dignity and ensure families and caregivers are also able to provide this care.
• Provide compassionate care throughout the end-of-life transition.
• Follow nursing assistant standards of practice and meet or exceed HOC quality goals to ensure the best possible outcomes for the patient and family.
• Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.

Benefits

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off, access to our Emergency Sick Bank to provide a safety net.
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.
• Retirement 401(k) plan, with a generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED