CNA - Hospice Aide

NHC and Affiliates; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

401 (K) plan

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris Healthcare is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant / Hospice Aide to provide compassionate care to patients with life limiting illnesses. Responsibilities include personal care, vital signs recording, and reporting patient status.

The position offers competitive salary, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities, reflecting our mission-driven culture. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification.
• In good standing with state regulations.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients.
• Takes and records vital signs or other metrics.
• Records and reports changes in the patient’s status to RN.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Technology skills

Education

Certified Nurse Aide program

Job description

Position: CNA / Hospice Aide

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

Caris Healthcare 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.

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

EOE