CNA FT (St. Louis County & Jefferson County)

Bristol Hospice•St. Louis, MO

22h

About The Position

Are you an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA)? We are looking for compassionate CNAs and HHAs who have a heart for patients and families. Did you know we offer a unique Sweet Dreams Program? This program is designed to help our patients relax and improve their chances of getting a restful night’s sleep. Click here to learn more about our Sweet Dreams Program . The Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn . Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. Qualifications As a Sweet Dreams CNA You Will: (includes but not limited to) Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs Care for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as needed Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required Provide aroma therapy and gentle touch Provide lotion rubs to hands and feet Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. Help patients dress and undress Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager Assist patients with ambulation and exercise Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs And additional duties as assigned Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required per state regulations
Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter
Current CPR certification
Ability to read and follow written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong organizational skills
Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care

Nice To Haves

Preferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience
An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Understanding of plan of care documentation
Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
Calm demeanor when entering the patients home

Responsibilities

Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs
Care for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as needed
Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required
Provide aroma therapy and gentle touch
Provide lotion rubs to hands and feet
Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Help patients dress and undress
Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager
Assist patients with ambulation and exercise
Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned
Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
PTO and Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
HSA & 401(k) available
Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
Advanced training programs
Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

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