CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated CNA is sought to join a compassionate team at a leading hospice organization. This role offers flexibility and the chance to provide essential support to patients and families in their homes. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee discounts

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience providing personal care.
• Ability to handle death/dying.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care and report on patient’s condition.
• Perform personal care and take vitals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CPR certification

75 hours of classroom training

Job description

Our Company

Hospice of North Alabama

Overview

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated CNA to join our team in Limestone County! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your skillset while providing essential one-on-one support in the patients home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

How you will contribute (not limited to)

You will make a difference in our patient’s lives by coordinating with the assigned nurse to provide safe patient care and report out on the patient’s condition. You will perform personal care, take vitals, communicate with families, and other duties as assigned. You will travel between patients and work as part of an interdisciplinary team that supports both families and patients during their end-of-life journey. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Competitive compensation (to include on-call pay when on rotation)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee discounts
• Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• At least 18 years of age
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong Oral and written communication skills
• Good Organizational skills

About our Line of Business

At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home.We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams.We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.