Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Hospice - PRN - Flexible Schedule

Gentiva; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their homes, ensuring dignity and comfort during challenging times. This role involves assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and emotional support, while working closely with a team of dedicated professionals. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• CNA license required with six months of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support and report changes in patient condition.
• Document care provided and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Emotional support

Patient hygiene assistance

Basic documentation

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

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.

As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager 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 the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• 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.
• Attempt to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Report any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

About You

Hospice Aide/ CNA 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.

We Offer

• 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

Legalese

• 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

Location

Gentiva Hospice