Hospice CNA - Full Time

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a full-time Hospice CNA to provide personal care to hospice patients and support their families. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene and daily care, helping family members learn basic health-care routines, and regularly communicating with supervising registered nurses about patient progress and family needs. The position requires compliance with applicable federal and state training and competency standards, as well as dependable transportation and the ability to drive safely in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

• At least one year of full-time direct client care experience in an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing facility; or one year of direct client care experience in a home health or hospice setting within the last five years.
• Must be registered and listed in good standing on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment.
• Basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
• Must possess a valid state driver license.
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law.
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition.
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
• Must possess CPR certification.
• Must meet any applicable state-specific education or certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to learn required technology skills may be demonstrated in lieu of existing technology skills.
• In Arkansas, a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in basic nursing skills may qualify in lieu of being a CNA, with documentation from the director or dean of the school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospice patients with personal care, including changing bedding and clothing, bathing, and hygiene routines such as brushing teeth and washing hair.
• Help keep patients’ wound dressings clean and dry.
• Instruct patients’ family members in basic health-care routines for caring for terminally ill relatives.
• Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses and keep hospice team members apprised of patient progression and family needs.
• Complete training and competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

What This Job Offers

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