CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care • Philadelphia, PA

4d

About The Position

CNAs provide compassionate, dignified end-of-life care to patients and support their loved ones. They work closely with the interdisciplinary team and serve as its eyes and ears. Quick response CNAs are part of the Even More Care program, responding to urgent physical or psychosocial needs and sitting with patients during the active stages of dying. The office is located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, and the role serves patients within a 50-mile radius.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Active, unrestricted state certification as a nurse’s aide.
• 3 to 6 months of current experience as a Hospice Aide or Nurse’s Aide.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients, families, interdisciplinary caregivers, peers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Ability to learn computer skills related to required clinical software and electronic clinical record use.
• Personal transportation, a valid driver’s license, required automobile insurance, and ability to safely and independently operate the vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or Home Health Agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort-focused end-of-life care while honoring patients’ dignity and respect.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team and communicate observations as its eyes and ears.
• Respond to patients’ urgent physical or psychosocial needs through the Even More Care program.
• Sit with patients during the active stages of dying.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, interdisciplinary caregivers, peers, subordinates, and supervisors.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Opportunities to grow into different roles within the team and organization.
• Competitive industry pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED