CNA - Hospice House- 12 Hour Days

About the role

When you join the Chapters Health Team, you're joining a mission. We're dedicated to providing top-notch patient care and exceptional customer service in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers under RN direction and supervision.
• Maintain competencies/contact hours as required by Company and regulations.
• Provide patient and caregiver services according to the Aide/Caregiver Plan of Care and Company policies and procedures.
• Assist patients and caregivers in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Provide caregiver relief as part of the Plan of Care.
• Transport supplies, lab specimens, documents, and other items needed to meet the Plan of Care as requested by the RN.
• Under the direction or supervision of an RN, perform activities that promote activities of daily living.
• Contribute to the development of the Plan of Care by reporting observations to the RN.
• Communicate any significant issues or symptoms to the RN or Clinical Manager.
• During emergencies, assist in ensuring continuity of services as directed by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current certification as CNA in the state in which you will be working.
• Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience preferred.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Reliable transportation to meet work schedule.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English.
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning).
• Able/willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $16.96 - $25.24 per hour.