Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hospice, Labor Pool

Riverside Hospital; Williamsburg (VA); In loco; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Riverside Health System is seeking a Home Health/Hospice Aide in Williamsburg, VA to provide personal care and comfort measures for patients in their homes. The role requires CNA certification and CPR/BLS, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation for home visits.

Weekend/holiday shifts may be required based on census and staffing. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Care Manager and participate in patient safety initiatives while delivering high-quality

Competenze

• Nurse Aide experience in home care preferred.
• CNA certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

Mansioni

• Provides personal care and environmental services to patients.
• Assists with hygiene, ambulation, medications (when allowed), and reporting changes.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment and supports team members.

Conoscenze

Nurse Aide exp

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Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$16.80 - $21.83/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. This position requires the candidate to:

• Be at least 25 years of age
• At least 5 years of acceptable driving record
• Have a valid Drivers License and Auto Policy
• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation

Overview

Works under the supervision of Care Manager (RN or PT) to provide personal care, comfort measures and environmental services for patients (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives. Must have reliable transportation to perform assigned home care/hospice visits. The Home Health/hospice Aide may be required to work weekends and holidays as census and staffing require.

What you will do

• Provides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients as determined by department standards.
• Assists with client's personal hygiene needs, ambulation, exercise, and with medications that are ordinarily self-administered (according to state regulations). Reports any changes in the client's condition and /or needs to the assigned supervising Registered Nurse. Provides nutritional support as needed or directed. Provides other supportive tasks as assigned and/or specified by the case manager. Hospice aides performs duties consistent with Hospice Aide training and permitted to be performed under State Law. Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Recognizes emergency situations and responds competently.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment, stocking supplies, and placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Qualifications

Experience

Prior Nurse Aide work experience in a home care setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .