Hospice CNA
We are a well-established hospice company with three offices covering the southwest corner of Missouri—Lebanon, Springfield, and Joplin. We are currently looking for CNAs to work out of the Lebanon office. Prefer full-time but will consider part-time or PRN. Benefits are available for full-time employees.
About the role
We are looking for CNAs who can provide superior personal care to patients facing a terminal illness, as well as sitting with patients when needed for caregiver relief and/or through the last hours of life. Flexibility with scheduling is a must. The Hospice CNA is an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and volunteers to provide high-quality hospice care.
- Provides high-quality personal care to patients facing a terminal illness.
- Follows through with the comprehensive nursing care plan as instructed by the RN.
- Protects and respects patient and caregiver rights and privacy at all times.
- Displays pleasant, courteous, professional attitude toward clients, general public, and nursing home staff at all times.
- Makes visits wherever the patient resides—private home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, hospital.
- Documents all visits in the electronic medical record in a timely fashion.
- Sits with patients for caregiver relief and through the last hours of life.
Schedule
Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some after-hours needs from time to time. Flexibility with scheduling and hours is a must.
Requirements
- Must have a current, active CNA license in the state of Missouri.
- Computer and smartphone skills for EMR charting, email, apps for mileage computation, etc.
Pay
Hourly rate plus mileage reimbursement, with a recent company-wide increase in mileage.