CNA -Hospice Aide

NHC Careers•Sevierville, TN

About The Position

Caris Healthcare’s Certified Nursing Assistant / Hospice Aide provides compassionate, supportive, and physical care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The role assists patients with personal care, offers encouragement and support to patients and families, and communicates patient observations to the hospice team. Certification is required. The position pays $17.50–$19.00 per hour depending on experience and offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Caris Healthcare provides hospice care throughout the Southeast region. Its mission-driven culture is guided by compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and service, and team members commit to The Better Way, a set of promises made to colleagues and customers.

Requirements

Successfully complete a Certified Nurse Aide program and hold current certification.
Be in good standing with state regulations.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to work well with a team and independently with minimal direct supervision.
Have proficient computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Use safety techniques and proper body mechanics when administering care, transferring patients, and performing other work responsibilities.
Take and record vital signs or other metrics as instructed.
Record and report changes in patients’ mental and physical status to the RN.
Participate in a weekend rotation for scheduled visits.
Prepare light meals, launder, and perform other household services essential to patients’ health care.
Maintain twelve (12) hours of educational requirements.