CNA - Hospice Aide

Nhccare; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401K with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris Healthcare in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant / Hospice Aide to provide personal care, support patients and families, and relay observations to the hospice team in accordance with state and federal regulations.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $17.00–$19.50, benefits eligible within 60 days, mileage reimbursement, paid training, 401(k) with company match, and a culture built on integrity, accountability, and service.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide program completed with current certification.
• State regulations compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients per regulations.
• Use proper safety techniques when administering care and transferring patients.
• Take and record vital signs as instructed.
• Report changes to RN promptly.
• Prepare light meals and assist with household tasks essential to patient health.
• Maintain twelve (12) hour educational requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Certified Nurse Aide certification

Job description

Chattanooga Caris
5959 Shallowford Rd
#551
Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA

Description

Position: CNA / Hospice Aide

$17.00/hr. - $19.50/hr. Depending on experience

Caris HealthcareCertified 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.

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:

• 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

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
• 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

Expert

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