Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Hospice Pocono $1500 Sign on Bonus

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join their Hospice team in Allentown. This full-time role involves providing personal care to hospice patients, managing daily living activities, and supporting terminally ill patients and their families. The position offers a $1500 sign-on bonus and is part of a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant.
• Ability to work in patient homes and support terminally ill patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and related activities according to the aide care plan.
• Observes changes in patient status and documents findings.
• Assumes responsibility for completing assignments for hospice patients.

Skills

Strong time management skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Builds strong relationships

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA) - HOSPICE FULL TIME DAYS - POCONO

$1500 SIGN ON BONUS, APPLY TODAY!

Summary
Provides hands on personal care and activities of daily living according to the aide care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Provides other support services as a member of the care team.

Job Duties

• Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice for designated patients in strict accordance with the written plan of care.
• Assumes responsibility for and completes routine and complex assignments for assigned home care/hospice patients within the allotted period of time, including the completion of documentation of patient care provided and communication with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Observes changes in patient functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and reports changes and/or findings to supervising clinician or clinical manager as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant or nursing aide.
• Builds strong relationships with patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to drive to patients homes, regardless of weather and traffic conditions, and manage schedule to meet patient needs.
• Ability to work in patient homes.
• Ability to work with and support terminally ill patients and their family members/caregivers.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2024 Lehigh St

Primary Location:

Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Department:

1004-08012 Hospice Home Health Aides - LVHSO

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