Hospice Cna Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• CPR certification at hire or within six months in the position.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and the needs of patients in a hospice setting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Practice within the scope of applicable license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow organizational standards, policies, and procedures; work independently and collaboratively; and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and use innovative techniques and ingenuity.
• Ability to interact with departments across the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend daytime shifts as needed.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects or tasks.
• Skill in proper body mechanics, including patient transfers, turning, and repositioning.
• Computer skills, including navigating email, faxing, PDF files, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to use good judgment, personal initiative, and discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff, patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ability to tolerate grief, accept direction and feedback, and tolerate and manage stress.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups; learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information; and determine appropriate actions.
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least six hours per day.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movements for at least three to six hours per day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, bend, and/or pinch small objects for up to three hours per day.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen, including THC/Marijuana, is required if an offer of employment is made.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in hospice, home health, or long-term care, and/or completion of a comprehensive hospice training program.
• Experience in an office-based setting, including clerical and computer work.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care consistent with hospice philosophy while respecting patients’ dignity and rights.
• Follow written or verbal direction from the RN to provide personal care, including bathing, oral care, and skin and foot care.
• Assist non-ambulatory patients with body alignment, positioning, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Provide routine Foley catheter care and empty the collection device.
• Obtain patients’ vital signs.
• Provide respite care when the primary caregiver is absent.
• Provide adjunct care, such as enemas and dressing changes, when delegated by the RN.
• Recognize changes in a patient’s condition and report them to the RN.
• Perform light housekeeping and other duties determined by the patient or family or assigned by a registered nurse.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment and use infection-control measures appropriately.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and participate in care planning for assigned patients.
• Consult with the RN for instructions and supervision as needed.
• Remain current on relevant rules and regulations.
• Provide office and administrative support as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Health savings account, flexible spending account(s), and lifestyle spending account.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Discounts and multiple supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, and 529 College Savings.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions; 401(k) contributions are available to non-benefits-eligible employees.
• PTO and Paid State Sick Time accrual for benefits-eligible employees, based on hours worked or scheduled and primary work state.
• Paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and other leave depending on eligibility.
• Non-benefits-eligible employees may receive Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks.