Certified Nurse Assistant, Hospice

Trinityhomehealth; Newtown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home healthcare is seeking dedicated Certified Nurse Assistants to provide compassionate care to patients in their homes. This rewarding role involves assisting clients with personal care, household tasks, and monitoring their health under the guidance of registered nurses. The company offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, mileage reimbursement, and generous paid time off. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

403b with matching contribution

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive orientation

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in Connecticut.
• Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities and household tasks.
• Measure and record client’s vital signs as ordered.
• Report client changes in condition to the RN.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

$2,000 sign on bonus - Waterbury regions

Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut

Certified Nurse Assistant Position Purpose:

Our home health aides provide paraprofessional services to our patients in their homes, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.

What You Will Do:

• Follows care plan developed by RN.

• Reports client changes in condition to RN, as described on care plan.

• Assists clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.

• Assists clients with household tasks including, planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making bed, and laundering clothes and bedding.

• Measures and records client’s oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration and blood pressure as ordered.

• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as assigned.

• Assists clients in self-administration of medication. This procedure must be assigned by an RN and documented in the clinical record. The Home Health / Hospice Aide shall not administer medication of any kind.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Completion of federally compliant training program as required by law/regulation and successful completion of a competency evaluation program.

• Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.

• Meets agency hiring criteria as defined in agency minimum standards (e.g. provision of professional references.)

• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with agency’s client and their family.

• Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills, learning and adhering to agencies policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

• Ability to consistently demonstrate the Organizational Core Competencies and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere to

  the Compliance Program.

• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits

• Short and long-term disability

• 403b with matching contribution

• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays

• Comprehensive orientation

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year

Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Apply now!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.