Hospice Aide- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking an experienced CNA to join its dynamic and caring hospice team. This position will provide care to hospice residents in long term care facilities in the southern half of Rhode Island. This position will primarily cover Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich and the North Kingston area. The duties of a hospice aide are planned and assigned by a registered nurse to meet patient and family needs. The hospice aide provides personal care and light housekeeping duties in accordance with the established plan of care. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with 8:00-4:30pm hours. There is a rotating weekend commitment of every 3rd-4th weekend. It is eligible for full benefits.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Aide certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of experience in home care and long-term care settings required.
Responsibilities
- Provides personal care
- Observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care provided
- Provides support to patient/ family/ caregiver through on-going communication.
- Follows basic infection control procedures
- Reports basic elements of body functioning, recognizes and reports changes in patient's status to RN Case Manager
- Recognizes emergencies and has the knowledge of emergency procedures and their application
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
- Disability coverage
- Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
- Life and long-term-disability insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
- A robust orientation programs
- Educational assistance
- Reimbursement for certifications
- HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
