Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Eden Health•Longview, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company for 7 consecutive years, offering a unique family-oriented culture and a commitment to 'Connected Care Home' through its Core Values of Empathy, Dedication, and Integrity. As a 100% Employee Owned company, Eden recognizes its employees as its most valuable asset and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. This role involves providing direct patient care to hospice patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Understands regulations/standards applicable to Hospice.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the functions of a Hospice Agency.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the dying patient and pain control measures.
- Exhibits genuine interest in and compassion for patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues.
- Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
- Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of general modalities and scope of practice within the state of Agency operation.
- Candidate should be self-directed and can work in the field with minimum supervision.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked).
- Proof of current CPR certification.
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provides care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload including baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing patient, feeding, and transferring patient.
- Takes accurate vital signs.
- Describes the activities of daily living and demonstrates the ability to use techniques to assist the patient to meet these activities.
- Participates in case conferences (IDG’s) to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
- Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
- Positions patient in bed with proper body alignment.
- Assists patient with ambulation as necessary.
- Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Supports cultural practices as long as these practices do not harm the patient/family or interfere with the planned course of medical treatment.
- Identifies and communicates findings to the Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager.
- Participates in the Agency’s other mandated activities, as requested by Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS).
- Provides clear, concise documentation in medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Agency policy and procedure.
- Identifies and communicates findings to the supervising RN.
- Works as part of the interdisciplinary group.
Benefits
- Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
- Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
- Employee Hardship Fund
- Bonuses Program
- Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
- Employee Wellness. Family first culture
- Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
- Financial Planning through Unum
- Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
- Training and educational Assistance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
- Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
- Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
- Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
- Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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