Hospice CNA - PRN

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice • Fruitland, ID

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About The Position

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Nursing Aide to provide personal care to hospice patients and support their families. The role includes assisting with personal hygiene and daily-care routines, keeping bedding and clothing changed, and helping keep wound dressings clean and dry. Aides may instruct family members in basic health-care routines for caring for terminally ill relatives and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses about patients’ progression and family needs.

Requirements

• Meet one of these 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.
• Have basic demonstrated 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 any applicable state-specific education or credential requirements listed in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate an active willingness to learn the required technology skills in lieu of existing technology skills.
• In Arkansas, a nursing student may qualify in lieu of being a CNA by demonstrating competency in basic nursing skills and submitting documentation from the director or dean of the school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospice patients with changing bedding and clothing, bathing, and personal hygiene routines such as brushing teeth and washing hair.
• Help keep patients’ wound dressings clean and dry.
• Instruct family members on basic health-care routines for caring for terminally ill relatives.
• Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses and keep hospice team members informed 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed