Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Florence (AL); In loco; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program

Car Maintenance Stipend

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

End of life training

Descrizione del lavoro

Affinity Hospice is seeking a dedicated hospice aide (CNA) to work under a registered nurse in patients' homes. You will observe, document, and perform personal care to promote comfort for patients and families, ensuring care meets professional standards.

The role requires CPR certification, a valid driver’s license with insured vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends as needed.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state training and certification requirements.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Mansioni

• Provide personal care to patients as assigned.
• Ensure safety and proper use of equipment.
• Assist with bathing, oral hygiene, and changing bed linens.
• Assist in feeding and dressing patients.
• Report patient condition changes to the case manager.
• Follow documentation and care procedures.

Conoscenze

Empathy

CPR certified

Reliable driver

Safety awareness

Formazione

High school diploma

State training & certification

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters, and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer

Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees401K Employee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement for eligible employees Internal Company Advancement Free end of life training

Position Summary

The hospice aide (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

Hours / Schedule

Full Time; (40) hours / week. Works in patients' home in various conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally and ability to participate in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Meet the training and certification requirements of the State.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Assess and report on patients’ condition and significant changes to the case manager.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• The hospice aide will not function in any manner, viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
• Perform other CNA duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Mission of Affinity Hospice is building the legacy of providing exceptional individualized hospice and palliative care, which ensures the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support of our patients; their family members; and employees within the communities we serve.