Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Ascend Health · Newburyport, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Certified Nursing Assistant will provide or assist in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care, and nail care. They will also assist with toileting, positioning, and transfer activities, as well as light housekeeping tasks.
Responsibilities
- Provides or assists in ADL activities
- Assists with toileting, positioning, and transfer activities
- Frequent turning and positioning of a bed-bound resident/patient
- Assists with prescribed exercise and ROM activities
- Assists with light housekeeping of individual's personal unit or room
- Feeds and assists with meals
- Obtains temperature, pulse, and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse
- Reports any changes in resident's/patient's condition to the Hospice Nurse
- Aids in medication administration in compliance with regulations
- Documents information on the Home Health Aide Certification of House form
Requirements
- State Certified CNA license
- Experience in hospice or home health, preferred but not required
- Willingness to travel
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, and a compassionate nature are essential.
Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!
Pay
Details TBA
Schedule
Details TBA
Note: This position may involve some evening and weekend work.
Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV