CNA - Hospice Aide

AdamsPlace; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

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 is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant / Hospice Aide to deliver compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You will assist with personal care, monitor patient status, and communicate observations to the hospice team.

The role is full-time with pay ranging from $16.50 to $19.00 per hour depending on experience, plus benefits after 60 days and opportunities for growth within the Southeast network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, exercises, 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team work and independence

Proficient computer skills

Education

Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification

Job description

CNA / Hospice Aide

Pay: $16.50/hr. - $19.00/hr. Depending on experience

Caris Healthcare

Position: CNA / Hospice Aide

Pay: $16.50/hr. - $19.00/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.

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