Homecare Hospice CNA (Mon-Fri, 8a-5p)

Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position traveling to homes and facilities within a 30-mile radius of our Asheboro office.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Follows the nurse aide care plan to provide compassionate care in personal hygiene, elimination, feeding, and mobility.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition, concerns about patient and/or family to appropriate nursing staff in a timely fashion and participates in interdisciplinary team conferences as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with the IDG and other departments in achieving patient care goals.
• Documents patient care according to agency policy and procedures; documentation is clear, complete, concise, and timely.
• Professionally manages time, people, medical supplies, and technology.
• Establishes and adheres to a timeframe for patient visits in coordination with patients, families, and facility staff members.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Teaches and/or reinforces home safety, energy conservation, and sanitation.
• Provides light housekeeping tasks.
• Assists with, or provides, meal preparation and related tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and creates successful interpersonal relationships with patients and families.
• Complies with organizational nurse aide standards.
• Participates in staff training and education programs.
• Averages 4–6 visits per day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a nurse aide (CNA).
• Current CNA certification.
• Valid auto liability insurance and driver’s license.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations (e.g., dealing with bodily fluids, grieving family).

Preferred Skills

• Compassionate and empathetic team player.
• Dedicated to patient dignity.
• Exceptional bath-giving skills.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA).