PRN Hospice CNA

Affinity Hospice • Madison, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking a hospice aide (CNA) to provide personal care and comfort to hospice patients in their homes. As a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group, the aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse, observes patients, reports observations, and documents care provided. The role involves working in patients’ homes in various conditions, traveling locally, and maintaining a flexible schedule, including participation in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate. The posting describes the schedule as full-time, 40 hours per week, despite the “PRN” title.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Meet the state’s training and certification requirements.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Have a valid driver’s license and an insured automobile in good working order that meets organization requirements.
• Show empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to participate in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and promptly respond to patients’ requests.
• Support patient safety and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen equipment.
• Provide personal care such as baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
• Assist with feeding patients as assigned.
• Assess patients’ conditions and report significant changes to the case manager.
• Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards for personal and professional conduct.
• Do not administer medications, take physician’s orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
• Perform other CNA duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• Gas card program and car maintenance stipend.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal company advancement opportunities.
• Free end-of-life training.

What This Job Offers

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