Hospice Aide / CNA

About the role

This position assists with activities of daily living and provides personal care for patients in accordance with the individualized patient plan of care and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, covering the Forest Grove/Hillsboro area. The estimated hiring range is $23.28 - $28.45 per hour, with a potential bonus target.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to the patient in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with hospice philosophy while respecting dignity and rights of the patient.
• Under the written and/or verbal direction of the RN, perform duties such as bed baths, showers, oral care, skin and foot care, good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients.
• Assist with routine Foley catheter care and empties collection devices.
• Obtain vital signs.
• Provide respite care while primary caregiver is absent.
• Provide adjunct care such as enemas, and dressing changes per delegation from RN.
• Recognize changes in patient's condition and report to RN.
• Attend interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and participate in care planning for assigned patients.
• Consult with registered nurse to obtain instructions and supervision as necessary.
• Remain current on all relevant rules and regulations.
• Provide office/administrative support as needed.
• Attend staff and mandatory in-services meetings.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.

Preferred

• Previous work experience in hospice, home health or long-term care.
• Completion of a comprehensive hospice training program.
• Experience in an office-based setting including clerical and computer work.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of hospice philosophy and understanding the needs of and working with patients in a hospice setting.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity.
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend daytime shifts as needed.
• Skilled in proper body mechanics, including patient transfers, turning, and re-positioning.
• Computer skills, including the ability to navigate between different programs such as email, faxing, PDF, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff and patients, their families and caregivers.
• Ability to tolerate grief.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions.
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress.
• Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, bend, and/or pinch small objects for up to 3 hours/day.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions.

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office
• Member/Patient Facing: No
• Hazards: Physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
• Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology.
• Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used.
• Driving: May be required in all kinds of weather conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.).
• Strong retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid State Sick Time.
• Wellness and employee assistance program benefits.
• Other perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability.