Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program

Medical, Dental, Vision and more (for

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to join a patient-centered care team. You will work under an RN, observe patients, document observations, and provide personal care to meet comfort needs in patients' homes. Travel and flexible scheduling are required.

The role emphasizes empathy, safety, and adherence to care procedures while supporting the interdisciplinary team in delivering exceptional hospice services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks after given a patient assignment and attend to requests promptly.
• Meet safety needs of patients and use equipment safely (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and bed linen changes as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Assess and report on patient conditions and changes to the case manager.
• Adhere to care procedures and standards of conduct; no nursing duties.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Observation

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State training/certification requirements

Job description

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.

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.