Hospice CNA

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Flat Rock, NC

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Community provides professional, day-to-day hands-on personal care to people with chronic, serious, or life-limiting conditions. Hospice aides must demonstrate competencies required by law and follow Four Seasons policies and the written plan of care. The role performs approximately 4 to 7 visits per day, depending on location and patient acuity. Additional support is offered when assigned visit numbers exceed this range, and aides may be asked to support other team members when assigned fewer visits. The position is hourly and non-exempt, reports to the Clinical Team Leader, and serves Henderson County and surrounding areas. The stated schedule is days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a rotating Saturday schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No more than a 24-month lapse in providing clinical care services after completing a State-Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant course.
Valid North Carolina CNA certificate.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Willingness and ability to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations apply.
Knowledge of proper body mechanics.
Excellent organization, interpersonal, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, take initiative, and use innovative techniques and ingenuity.
Ability to interact with various departments and participate as a team player to coordinate projects.
Ability to work flexible hours if needed.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with another person or equipment occasionally.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of applicable license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
As delegated and directed by the registered nurse, participate in coordinating hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice.
Collect data for ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
Participate in developing and evaluating the plan of care by reporting observations to the IDG when not in attendance.
Contribute to patient and family counseling and education.
Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Practice safety and infection control methods.
Provide hands-on personal care.
Assist in the on-call rotation.
Work toward performance goals, pursue progress toward an individual development plan, and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse, Clinical Team Leader, or Director.

Benefits

Competitive salaries reviewed annually.
Annual operational performance bonus opportunities.
$0 employee premiums on medical insurance.
Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit toward self-care, childcare, pet care, or elder care.
Medical and dental insurance benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off package of 20+ days per year.
Up to 6 paid holidays.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employer-paid teletherapy and telemedicine coverage.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Employee wellness program.
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.