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 helping patients with bathing, dressing, bedding changes, hygiene routines, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Hospice Nursing Aides may also instruct family members in basic health-care routines and consult regularly with supervising registered nurses about patient progression and family needs. The position requires relevant direct-care experience, registration on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment, CPR certification, and the ability to travel safely to provide care. State-specific certificates or alternative qualifications may apply depending on the state of employment. The posting identifies the role as PRN but does not specify a regular schedule or employment duration.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following 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.
- Possess CPR certification.
- Meet applicable state-specific education or certificate requirements.
Nice To Haves
- May demonstrate an active willingness to learn required technology skills in lieu of existing technology skills.
- In Arkansas, a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in basic nursing skills may qualify in lieu of being a CNA, with documentation submitted from the director or dean of the school of nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assist hospice patients with personal care, including changing bedding and clothing and providing bathing assistance.
- Help patients with hygiene routines, such as brushing teeth and washing hair, and keep wound dressings clean and dry.
- Instruct patients’ family members in basic health-care routines for caring for terminally ill relatives.
- Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses about patients’ progression and families’ needs.
- Complete training and competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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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