Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart N Soul Hospice•Memphis, TN

23d

About The Position

The Hospice Aide - CNA provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. The role includes helping patients transfer and ambulate safely, communicating and documenting relevant changes and care, and following accepted infection-control principles. The aide supports respectful communication with patients, families, and coworkers, submits documentation on time, and helps maintain compliance with applicable laws, Medicare regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred or GED.
Unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry.
Current CNA license.
At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
Demonstrated interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people and a heart for providing compassionate care.
High integrity, including maintaining confidential information.
Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

EMR experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation according to agency policy.
Report and communicate changes appropriately, and document pertinent information and care provided to support continuity of care.
Practice accepted infection-control principles.
Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication with patients, families, and other employees.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.