Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice • Fort Myers, FL

22h

About The Position

Heart’n Soul Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide - CNA to provide compassionate care to patients and families facing life-limiting illness. The role provides direct patient care under the direction of an RN and in accordance with the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. The aide supports safe patient transfers and ambulation, communicates and documents changes and care provided, follows infection-control principles, and promotes respectful communication with patients, families, and coworkers. The position also requires timely documentation and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

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 the ability to maintain 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 and document pertinent information and care provided to support continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection-control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, and 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company car for qualifying individuals.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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