Hospice CNA

JSSA • Rockville, MD

22h

About The Position

JSSA Hospice is hiring an experienced Hospice Aide with a current Maryland CNA license to assist patients with end-of-life care needs throughout Montgomery County. The aide provides personal care in patients’ residences according to their plans of care and works under the instruction and supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes supporting patients’ daily living needs, maintaining a safe and pleasant environment, assisting with meals and activities, and reporting changes or emergencies to the appropriate nurse or supervisor.

The position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The aide must have reliable, independent transportation for facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County. The starting hourly rate is $21.00.

JSSA is a nonsectarian provider of counseling, educational, employment, in-home support, hospice, nursing care, and social services. The agency serves people of all religious backgrounds, races, and ethnicities across the Washington metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Active State of Maryland CNA license.
• At least 2 years of experience in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Reliable and independent transportation for facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products, including Outlook and Teams.
• Experience using electronic medical records and an Android phone for documentation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients in their residences in accordance with the plan of care.
• Under a registered nurse’s instruction and supervision, provide bathing, oral hygiene, hair and nail care, shampooing, patient positioning and transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, pleasant, and safe environment.
• Encourage and assist clients with diversion activities under a nurse’s instructions.
• Promote optimal nutrition by preparing meals according to dietary instructions.
• Observe noticeable changes in patients’ conditions and notify the registered nurse of significant changes.
• Promptly report emergencies requiring attention to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe and report changes in family or environmental factors.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life/ADD, and disability coverage.
• Holiday, vacation, personal, and sick pay.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match.
• Work-life balance and a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed