CNA - Inpatient

Circle of Life Hospice; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit hospice provider in Bentonville, Arkansas, is seeking an Inpatient CNA to provide personal care to hospice patients. The role involves 12-hour shifts, both day and night. Candidates must possess Arkansas CNA certification, CPR certification, and have at least one year of healthcare experience. Compassion and teamwork are essential. This position offers various benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CNA or Home Health Aide is required.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• One year of experience in healthcare, preferably with terminally ill patients.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid Arkansas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to hospice patients.
• Follow care plans and assess patient needs.
• Communicate concerns to the primary nurse.
• Maintain licensure and participate in professional development.
• Mentor new staff and assist with staff meetings.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Patient care

Ability to cope with human suffering

Education

Arkansas Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Find the connection between your compassion, expertise and exceptional community care with hospice leader, Circle of Life. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others on an everyday basis, we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration. As Northwest Arkansas' premiere hospice provider, we operate two beautiful inpatient hospice care facilities and offer outpatient hospice services for Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Circle of Life is the largest and most respected hospice in the area, serving the region as a top not-for-profit organization for more than 30 years.

The Inpatient CNA works 12 hour shifts. We have night and day shifts available.

Minimum Requirements

• Arkansas Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• Current CPR certification
• Current satisfactory TB skin test documentation
• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare environment, preferably with terminally ill patients
• Ability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses
• A team player and a person of unquestionable personal and professional ethics
• Requires use of personal vehicle to travel to patient homes
• Requires valid Arkansas Driver's License, current auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation

General Description

Responsible for providing personal care to hospice patients and the immediate patient environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct personal care, including bathing, turning, shampoo, oral hygiene.
• Follows the aide care plan in the provision of services, patient assessment, intervention, and clinical judgment.
• Assures that all patient care activities are provided according to all state and federal requirements, and are provided according to accepted standards of practice, policy and procedures within Circle of Life's mission statement.
• Provides for timely visits, including evaluation, information visits, follow-up, regular scheduled visits, unscheduled visits and visits at time of death.
• Provides consistent level of care regardless of home environment and/or personal preferences.
• Assures visits are made in a consistent, timely manner.
• Maintains professional licensure, and participates in educational programs and professional development.
• Communicates any concerns to the primary nurse on a timely basis and documents such in the aide notes.
• Attendance is dependable with minimal absences.
• Participates in staff meetings as requested.
• Assists with the mentoring of new staff members.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan with company match
• Vision insurance