Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About the role
The hospice aide (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.
Responsibilities
- Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
- Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
- Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Assess and report on patients’ condition and significant changes to the case manager.
- Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Perform other CNA duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Meet the training and certification requirements of the State.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Meet the training and certification requirements of the State. Possess and maintain current CPR certification. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients.
Skills
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients.
- Safety awareness and proper use of equipment.
- Personal care skills including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen.
- Assistance with dressing and undressing patients.
- Assistance with feeding the patient.
- Documentation and care procedures adherence.
- Compliance with organizational standards of personal and professional conduct.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay.
- Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend.
- Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees.
- 401K Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees.
- Free end of life training.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
(40) hours / week. Works in patients' home in various conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally and ability to participate in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate.
Company Information
Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.