CNA

Affinity Hospice • Claxton, GA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking a hospice aide (CNA) to join its interdisciplinary team and provide personal care and comfort to hospice patients. The aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse, observes patients, reports and documents observations, and records care provided. The role is performed in patients’ homes, which may have varying conditions, and includes local travel and participation in holiday and weekend rotations as appropriate. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. The hospice aide must work within the limits of the role and may not perform nursing practice, including administering medications, taking physician’s orders, or performing procedures requiring the training and skills of a licensed nurse.

Affinity Hospice describes itself as a fast-growing, privately held hospice organization committed to exceptional care for patients and families. It is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Meet the state’s training and certification requirements.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements and is in good working order.
• Able to demonstrate empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
• Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and participate in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned personal care and promptly attend to patients’ requests.
• Meet patients’ safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen equipment.
• Perform assigned personal care tasks, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
• Assist with feeding patients as assigned.
• Assess patients’ conditions and report significant changes to the case manager.
• Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Do not administer medications, take physician’s orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse.
• Perform other CNA duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• Gas card program and car maintenance stipend.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal company advancement opportunities.
• Free end-of-life training.

What This Job Offers

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