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HOSPICE NURSING ASSISTANT, LANGDALE HOSPICE REIMBURSED

SGMC Health · Valdosta, GA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

Job Summary

As a member of the Hospice of South Georgia Team, the Hospice Nursing Assistant provides personal care services and assists with activities of daily living as ordered within the guidelines of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Responsibilities include maintaining the Environment of Care, assisting with medication and supply pick-up and delivery, and helping with clerical duties.

What You'll Love About SGMC Health

  • Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee discounts
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Location and Department

JOB LOCATION : Hospice
DEPARTMENT: AR - HOSPICE HOUSE

Schedule

SCHEDULE: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift

Responsibilities

Maintains the Environment of Care, providing Homemaker Services in order to maintain the patient’s comfort and to provide a healthy, safe environment.
Assists with medication and supply pick-up and delivery as needed.
May assist with clerical duties such as answering phones and/or call lights.
Maintains inventory and organization of basic medical supplies and DME.

Qualifications

  • Preferred high school graduate or GED equivalent
  • Required current State of Georgia certification
  • Minimum two (2) years varied work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
  • Prefer training or experience with general office skills and medical terminology
  • Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to the hospice philosophy and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in meeting the unique needs of the terminally ill
  • Positive attitude with demonstrated ability to handle delicate situations and to communicate effectively
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and utilize critical thinking/problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment such as computers, telecommunications devices, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Positive attitude with demonstrated ability to handle delicate situations and to communicate effectively
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and utilize critical thinking/problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment such as computers, telecommunications devices, etc.
  • Positive attitude with demonstrated ability to handle delicate situations and to communicate effectively
  • Ability to operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment such as computers, telecommunications devices, etc.

Working Conditions

  • Generally assigned to a consistent shift with regular working hours according to assigned department
  • May require long, irregular, or flexible work hours including some weekend, evening, and/or holiday hours on either a scheduled or rotating basis
  • Daily interaction with persons under stress, having complex issues/concerns (end of life care), and/or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems or gain cooperation
  • Frequent/daily travel within service area required in Home Care setting
  • May also require occasional driving to hospital and/or pharmacy with either primary assignment in Home Care or Inpatient Settings
  • Physical work may require sitting, standing, bending, and frequent lifting or pushing objects (excess of 50 pounds), using correct techniques
  • Likely to be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as other hazardous waste materials on a daily basis
  • Ability to operate basic medical equipment as well as office machines such as telephone, fax, copier, and computer required

ADA Information

Work environment may include hospice office, patient homes, nursing homes/ALF, and/or inpatient hospice unit with primary assignment to either Home Care or Inpatient Care environment. Expectation is to assist in either area as directed by RN/Nurse Manager. Likely to be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids as well as other hazardous waste materials on a daily basis. Ability to operate basic medical equipment as well as office machines such as telephone, fax, copier, and computer required.

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