Hospice CNA (34941)

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) No Nights. No Weekends. Tuition Reimbursement for an LPN/RN career path. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides personal care services to hospice patients in their homes or facility settings, supporting comfort, safety, and daily needs as part of the interdisciplinary care team. Schedule, Hours & Territory • Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM • Genesee County and Lapeer, MI What We Offer • Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient comfort • Supportive clinical and leadership team • Mission-driven hospice environment

Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• TB testing per agency policy
• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an approved training and competency course.

Responsibilities

• CNA, under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient: CNA bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
• A bathroom, using a bedpan, or commode.
• Bed transfers and ambulation activities are ordered in the care plan.
• Range of motion exercises that the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel
• Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well­ being at home.
• Preparing meals, including a special diet.
• Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and blood pressure when assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assists with shopping when the patient has no other resources.
• CNA provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• CNA demonstrates listening skills.
• Offers encouragement when appropriate.
• Practices patience in voice and manner.
• CNA maintains required competency and skills.
• CNA documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
• The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided.
• A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient's home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
• Participates in an annual performance review.
• Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
• Practices Standard Precautions in accordance with OSHA regulations and policy.
• Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
• Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year.
• Maintains current certification as required by the State.
• Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
• Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match at 100 percent on the first 3% and 50 percent on the next 2%
• Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for two-person or family coverage
• Company-paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options
• Employee Assistance Program, WillPrep, and travel assistance resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement per company policy

What This Job Offers

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