Hospice CNA

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare • Hampstead, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care to hospice patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities. The CNA will be responsible for a caseload of 5-7 patients per day, spending 45-60 minutes with each. Responsibilities include personal care, documentation, supply management, communication with RN case managers, and training caregivers. The role requires significant driving between patient visits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of CNA course.
• Must attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis.
• Competency of the CNA is assessed in the home every 14 days (onsite evaluation once a year unless there is an area of concern).
• Has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
• Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or current registration with Department of Facilities Service in the State of North Carolina/ South Carolina.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience with hospice, home health or oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, assisting to toilet, incontinence care, repositioning in bed, and assisting with meals.
• Tidy the immediate patient area and change bed linens.
• Chart within the facility EMR if patients are in facilities.
• Care for patients and complete documentation at the bedside on a company-provided cellphone.
• Maintain an adequate level of supplies in the vehicle for patient care.
• Work closely with RN case managers to communicate patient status changes and concerns.
• Train caregivers to provide personal care to their loved ones within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate visit times with patients or caregivers.

What This Job Offers

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