CNA (In-Patient Hospice Facility) - Night Shift- Per Diem

About the role

Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate, personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a person's life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patient's life? Please apply today!

Position Summary

As a member of the care team the CNA provides personal care services to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks.

Schedule

Per Diem, NOC Shift 8:00pm to 8:30am, mainly weekend support, mostly on Saturdays, average 2 shifts a week, with opportunities for more as the need arises.

Responsibilities

• Increase the level of comfort for the patient.
• Maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient.
• Provide temporary respite and relief from total care responsibilities for the primary caregiver.

Qualifications

• Education: A high school graduate.
• Credentials: Current Certification within the State. Certified Nursing Assistant and Palliative Care Hospice aide desired.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience as a hospice aide or completion of an appropriate hospice orientation and training program.
• Other: Valid driver's license and auto insurance. Satisfactory Criminal Background Checks.

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in performance of hospice aide functions.
• Ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, and other hospice staff.
• Ability to work with dying patients and their families.
• Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team.

Benefits

• Matching 401K plan
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Holiday Pay
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)