Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice • Macomb, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide - CNA provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, following the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. This role involves assisting patients with safe transfers and ambulation, reporting changes in patient condition, documenting care provided, and adhering to infection control principles. The Hospice Aide is expected to foster positive communication with patients, families, and colleagues, ensure timely submission of all documentation, and comply with all relevant local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established policies and procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates a compassionate interest in the welfare of ill and elderly individuals and maintains high integrity, especially regarding confidential information.

Requirements

• GED
• Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry.
• Current CNA license.
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care.
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma preferred
• EMR experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Performance of other duties as required.
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees