CNA I / CNA II Hospice

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Gym membership

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Certification in hospice and palliativ

Paid Time Off accrual

NA I – NAII education opportunities

Shift & weekend/holiday differential

Discounts Via Perk Spots

401K

Job summary

FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in central North Carolina seeks a compassionate Hospice CNA to deliver direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, reporting changes to nurses, and supporting comfort in hospice housing. Requires HS diploma or GED, NAI Level I cert, and CPR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current Nursing Assistant Level I certification.
• AHA CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Nursing Supervisor.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and mobility.
• Support ostomy/foley care and skin care as needed while monitoring patient changes.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to the hospice nurse.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing Assistant Level I

CPR certified

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

OVERVIEW

FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is a 5 STAR rated non-profit hospice offering compassionate end-of-life care support.

As a Hospice CNA you will have an opportunity to use advanced skills in a specialty hospice care setting. Hospice CNA care is performed alongside an interdisciplinary team in which you will deliver:personal care to patients following a patient specific plan of care. The assigned duties may include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility support, ostomy/foley, and skin care all while closely observing and reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the hospice nurse. The opportunity to perform compassionate care in the hospice house to these short term patients is fast paced with quick turn around and provides a great opportunity to use all your skills.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for certification in hospice and palliative care as nursing assistant.
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Internal NA I – NAII education opportunities
• Shift & weekend/holiday differential pay
• Discounts Via Perk Spots
• 401K

Provides direct patient care while working under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor utilizing skills as outlined in the scope of practice by the Department of Human Services Division of Facility Services. High School diplomaor GED required. Current Nursing Assistant Level I certification. AHA CPR required.