HOSPICE AIDE/CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: New Canton
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Join us to make a difference when life matters most. We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That's why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding patient when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
• Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation. Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant Requirements:
  • Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.
  • Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls home.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
  • Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
  • Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
  • Current CPR certification. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO. Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program. Competitive Salaries. Mileage Reimbursement. Professional Growth and Development Opportunities.
    • This is a safety-sensitive position.
    • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
    • Where applicable, employee must meet state-specific requirements.
    • We are proud to be an EEO employer.
    • We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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