Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice (CovenantCare) Full Time

About the role

The Hospice CNA is a paraprofessional member of the hospice team who provides personal care services, observes patients, documents observations and care, and performs various therapeutic tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, and keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Ambulating and exercising patients according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in self-administration of medication.
• Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
• Maintaining safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Completion and passing the test for an approved Nursing Assistant program in the State, CPR and HHA Certification, if required by state, Entry Level.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Ability: Knowledge of medical basics and Hospice, Knowledge of HIPPA laws and confidentiality, Strong emotional stability and ability to show compassion, care and patience, Problem solving, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to measure vital signs, record patient information and maintain proper hygiene for patients.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to operate various equipment base on department.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms).

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Reasonable Pay Estimate: A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance