Hospice CNA - Full Time
About The Position
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is hiring a full-time Hospice CNA to provide personal care to hospice patients and support their families. The role includes assisting with bedding and clothing changes, bathing, hygiene routines, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Hospice Nursing Aides may instruct family members in basic care routines and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses to keep the hospice team informed about patients’ progress and families’ needs. The role requires the applicable experience and credentials, completion of required training and competency evaluation, CPR certification, and reliable transportation and driving ability. State-specific certification or education requirements may apply.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following experience 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 within the last five years in a home health or hospice setting.
- Be registered and listed in good standing on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment.
- Demonstrate basic technology skills, including operating a mobile device.
- Possess a valid state driver license.
- Maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law.
- Maintain dependable transportation in good working condition.
- Be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
- Complete training and competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Possess CPR certification.
- Meet applicable state-specific requirements, which may include holding a home health aide certificate or certified nurses assistant certificate, completing specified training or facility experience, or qualifying as a nursing student with documented competency.
Nice To Haves
- May demonstrate an active willingness to learn the required technology skills in lieu of existing technology skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist hospice patients with personal care, including changing bedding and clothing and bathing.
- Help patients with hygiene routines such as brushing teeth and washing hair, and keep wound dressings clean and dry.
- Instruct family members on performing basic health-care routines for terminally ill relatives.
- Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses about patients’ progression and families’ needs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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