Hospice CNA - PRN
About The Position
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Nursing Aide to provide personal care to hospice patients and support their families. The role includes assisting with hygiene and daily care, such as changing bedding and clothing, bathing, brushing teeth, washing hair, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Aides may instruct family members in basic health-care routines for terminally ill relatives and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses about patients’ progression and family needs. Candidates must meet one of the stated experience pathways, be listed in good standing on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment, and meet the applicable state-specific qualifications. The position also requires basic technology skills, a valid driver license, automobile liability insurance, dependable transportation, safe driving in all weather, completion of required training and competency evaluation, and CPR certification. Enhabit describes itself as a collaborative organization focused on exceptional home-based care, professional growth, and ongoing development. It is an equal opportunity employer and states that it promotes a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
Requirements
- Meet one of these 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.
- Complete training and competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Possess CPR certification.
- Meet applicable state-specific qualifications, which may include a home health aide certificate, certified nursing assistant certificate, specified training or practicum, or qualifying nursing-student status, depending on the state.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to learn required technology skills may be demonstrated 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 basic health-care routines for caring for terminally ill relatives.
- Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses about patient progression and family 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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