CNA - Hospice

AdamsPlace; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris HealthCare in Abingdon, VA seeks a compassionate CNA/Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, supportive care to patients with life-limiting illness. Certification as a Nurse Aide is required, with responsibility for personal care, vital signs, and reporting changes to the hospice team.

The role includes participation in weekend visits and coordination with the hospice team. Caris HealthCare offers a culture of integrity, advancement opportunities, and benefits to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification.
• In good standing with state regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, and ambulation.
• Records vital signs and reports changes in patient status to RN.
• Participates in weekend rotation for scheduled visits.
• Prepares light meals and assists with household tasks essential to patient care.
• Maintains required education hours.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

Certified Nurse Aide program

Current state certification

Job description

CNA / Hospice Aide

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour Depending on experience

Position: CNA / Hospice Aide. Certified Nursing Assistant / Hospice Aide provides compassionate, supportive, and physical care to patients with a life limiting illness. The hallmarks of this position include assisting patients with personal care, providing encouragement and support to patients and families, and communicating patient observations with the hospice team. Certification required.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

Benefits

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients per state and federal regulations
• Utilizes safety techniques and proper body mechanics when administering care, transferring patients, and performing other work responsibilities
• Takes and records vital signs or other metrics as instructed
• Records and reports changes in the patient’s mental and physical status to RN
• Participates in weekend rotation for scheduled visits
• Prepares light meals, launders, and performs other household services that are essential to the patient’s health care
• Maintains twelve (12) hour educational requirements

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification
• In good standing with state regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal direct supervision
• Proficient computer and technology skills

Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE