Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) for HOSPICE

Personal Touch Hospice of Virginia; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Hospice of Virginia in Newport News, VA is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to join our hospice private duty team. This role focuses on compassionate in-home care and symptom management for patients in their own homes.

Qualified CNAs will have at least 2 years of caregiving experience, a valid CNA license, and the ability to read and communicate in English. The schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm with potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Licensed Certified Nurse Aide with approved home health training.
• Hospice experience is preferred for this CNA role.
• Minimum 2 years of caregiving experience required.
• Must read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming and daily personal care.
• Help with feeding and mobility; transfer patient safely.
• Record care activities and report changes to supervisor.
• Participate in care conferences and follow care plans.
• Attend mandatory in-service trainings.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

English literacy

Communication

Education

Certified Nurse Aide certification

Home health training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

SiGN-ON BONUS: $1,000

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - HOSPICE

Newort News, VA

About Us:

With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us:

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families.

We are seeking qualifiedCertified Nurse Aides for HOSPICE PRIVATE DUTY in a FACILITY. Facility located on the Peninsula. Prefer candidate to have Hospice care experience.

PICK YOUR SCHEDULE NOW:

Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Weekend work when needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal care including:

a. Baths—bed, tub, shower

b. Back rubs

c. Oral hygiene

d. Changing bed linen

e. Assisting the patient with dressing and undressing.

f. Assisting with grooming—care of hair, including shampoo, shaving, the ordinary care of nails and skin care.

g. Assisting the patient with toileting activities.

h. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary

Assists the patient in moving from bed to chair, to wheelchair and in walking.

Reports changes in the patient’s needs and condition to the supervising nurse.

Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills/competency).

Records patient care activities daily.

Participates in case conferences.

Prioritizes work/care tasks to ensure all duties and patient visits are completed when assigned.

Adheres to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Attends minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service annually.

Participates in meetings as requested by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: CNA's are never allowed to administer medications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of an approved training program in home health services and must be licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide.

• Ideal candidate will also have direct HOSPICE experience as a CNA

Has empathy for the needs of the ill, frail and impaired.

Is able to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition clearly.

Displays initiative to work with minimal direct supervision.

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone.

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)

Pay:

Starting at $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport News area facility

Experience:

• Nurse Aide Caregiving: 2 year (Required). Hospice CNA experience preferred.

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company; we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being.