CNA - Hospice Aide

AdamsPlace; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 19,975 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401 K with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris HealthCare is seeking a Compassionate CNA / Hospice Aide to provide personal care, support, and comfort to patients with life-limiting illness. Certification as a CNA is required, and documentation of current credentials is expected.

Join a team focused on grace-filled hospice care across the Southeast, with opportunities for training and advancement and a culture of integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide program with current certification.
• Good standing with state regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, exercise, and ambulation to patients per regulations.
• Uses proper body mechanics and safety procedures during care.
• Takes and records vital signs as instructed.
• Reports changes in patient status to RN.
• Participates in weekend rotation for scheduled visits.
• Prepares light meals and performs essential household tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Computer skills

Education

Certified Nurse Aide program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

CNA / Hospice Aide

Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 / hour Depending On Experience

Caris Healthcare

Position: CNA / Hospice Aide

Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 / hour 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