Full Time CNA (Little Rock area)

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

N/A

Benefits

Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees, 401K Employee Assistance Program, Free end of life training.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full Time; (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.