CNA

Addus HomeCare; Camden (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Merit increases and hospice salary +

Employee discount program

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care Hospice in Camden, TN is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to join our hospice team. Under RN supervision you will perform essential personal care tasks, observe patient conditions, and report findings to promote comfort and safety in the home setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and merit

Qualifications

• Must have current CNA certification.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Observe, document, and report patient condition to RN.
• Ensure patient safety in the home and safe use of equipment.
• Support patients and families with hospice care needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and compassionate communication.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Organization

Independent worker

Read/write instructions

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

CPR certification

Job description

Tennessee Quality Care Hospice is hiring a CNA to join our growing team in Camden! Enjoy working for a well-established company and full benefits including a generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more.

HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30pm.

COVERAGE AREA

Camden, TN and the surrounding counties.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A Culture That Cares

Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate hospice team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Robust paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost
• Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients
• 18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwise
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Good oral and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation

What You’ll Do

The Hospice CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) 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 CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assigned
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Performs other duties as assigned