Hospice CNA - PRN

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice • Columbia, MS

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About The Position

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Nursing Aide to provide personal care to hospice patients, including changing bedding and clothing, bathing, assisting with hygiene routines, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. The aide may instruct family members in basic health-care routines for caring for terminally ill relatives and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses about patients’ progression and family needs. The posting describes this position as PRN.

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 have 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 the ability to operate 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 a competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Possess CPR certification.
• Meet applicable state-specific credentials or education requirements. These vary by state; examples listed include home health aide certificates, certified nurse assistant certificates, and specified training or clinical practicum requirements.

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 on performing basic health-care routines for terminally ill relatives.
• Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses to keep the hospice team informed about patients’ progression and families’ needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed