Certified Nursing Assistant - Full-Time

Affinity Hospice; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant to join their exceptional team. You will provide personal care for patients in home settings and report their conditions to the nursing staff. This role requires a high school education, CPR certification, and the ability to empathize with patients while performing various personal care tasks.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more)

401K

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

Internal Company Advancement

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Meets training requirements of the State.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs as assigned.
• Report on patients’ conditions to case manager.
• Ensure safety needs of patients are met.

Skills

Empathy

Prolonged standing

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Certified Nursing Assistant - Full-Time

Apply locations Pell City, AL time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-100341

Job Description:

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 employees

• 401K

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition 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.