Hospice CNA - PRN
About The Position
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is hiring a Hospice CNA to provide personal care to hospice patients and support their families. The role includes assisting with bedding and clothing changes, bathing, hygiene routines, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Aides may instruct family members in basic health-care routines and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses to communicate patients’ progression and families’ needs. The position requires applicable direct-care experience, registration in good standing on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment, basic technology skills including operating a mobile device, a valid state driver license, automobile liability insurance, dependable transportation, the ability to drive safely in all weather, completion of required training and competency evaluation, and CPR certification. State-specific certification or education requirements may also apply. Enhabit describes its culture as collaborative and supportive of professional growth and ongoing development. Eligible employees receive benefits, though the listed paid time off is specifically for full-time employees.
Requirements
- Have 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.
- Possess basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of 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 requirements. These may include a home health aide certificate, a certified nurses assistant certificate, qualifying training or practicum, or—in Arkansas—a nursing student’s documented competency in basic nursing skills.
Nice To Haves
- May demonstrate an active willingness to learn the required skills in lieu of existing technology skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist hospice patients with personal care, including changing bedding and clothing and bathing.
- Help patients with hygiene routines, such as brushing teeth and washing hair, and keep wound dressings clean and dry.
- Instruct patients’ family members in performing basic health-care routines when needed.
- Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses 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
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