Hospice CNA

Lifesong Hospice•Lower Paxton Township, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. We are now hiring a Hospice CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) to join our expanding team. As a Hospice CNA you will be responsible for meeting patient care needs assigned by Team Director. As a CNA you will be responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Our approach is to lead with respect for our patients, honoring their life and legacy.

Requirements

Must have CNA License
Meets training and licensing requirements for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Pennsylvania.
Minimum 1-year experience
Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
Secure with issues of death/dying and can provide a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
Demonstrates proper boundaries, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Must maintain a driver’s license in good standing and maintain an automobile in good working order.
Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
CPR certified and able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.

Nice To Haves

experience in a nursing home, home care, or hospice experience preferable.

Responsibilities

Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly, always following the patient’s plan of care.
Meeting safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly.
Provide personal care to the patient including meal preparation.
Taking and recording temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated competency.
Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement terms and activities.

Benefits

Above standard industry pay
comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield
employer-matching 401(k)
PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your Birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
Weekly mileage reimbursement
Hospice certification incentive program-earn more money each year
Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
Excellent vision and dental
401(k) retirement plan with company match
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