Hospice Aide - CNA (Weekend Options)
About The Position
Provide direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. This role requires providing necessary skills to assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation, reporting/communicating changes, and documenting pertinent information and care provided to ensure continuity of care. The position also involves practicing accepted infection control principles, promoting positive communication, timely submission of documentation, and performing other duties as required to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma preferred or 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
- EMR experience a plus
- Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
