Hospice CNA

Lifesong Hospice • Upper Macungie Township, PA

5h

About The Position

Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care, a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, is hiring a Hospice CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) to join its expanding team. The CNA meets patient care needs assigned by the Team Director, observes patients, reports observations, and documents observations and care provided. The role serves clients in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, with a day-shift schedule of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lifesong’s approach emphasizes respect for patients and honoring their lives and legacies.

Lifesong provides personalized hospice care in clients’ homes, tailoring care plans to their preferences and needs and helping them transition as comfortably as possible. The organization aims to celebrate the meaning of each person’s life and honor their unique legacy.

Requirements

• Meet Pennsylvania training and licensing requirements for a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Have at least one year of experience.
• Be self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be comfortable with issues of death and dying and able to maintain a calm manner in a patient’s home.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Maintain a driver’s license in good standing and an automobile in good working order.
• Have moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and electronic medical records.
• Be CPR certified and able to perform the physical tasks required for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice CNA experience is preferred.
• Experience in a nursing home, home care, or hospice is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care according to the patient’s assignment and plan of care, and respond promptly to patient requests.
• Meet patient safety needs and use equipment safely and properly.
• Provide personal care, including meal preparation.
• Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Report the patient’s condition and significant changes.
• Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services when ordered and when competency has been completed or demonstrated.
• Follow organizational documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Above-standard industry pay.
• Comprehensive benefits, including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• PayActiv on-demand pay.
• Daily or weekly mileage reimbursement.
• Hospice certification incentive program.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Wellness reimbursement incentives.
• 24/7 direct access to the support team.
• On-staff clinical experts who provide training and mentoring.
• Career paths and continuing education.
• Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
• Interest-free Helping Hand loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed