CNA - Inpatient Nights

Circle of Life Hospice; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Bentonville, Arkansas, is seeking an Inpatient CNA to provide direct personal care for hospice patients during 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will have Arkansas CNA certification, experience with terminally ill patients, and reliable transportation. This role involves following care plans, attending to patient needs, and maintaining professional licensure. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare environment, preferably with terminally ill patients.
• Requires use of personal vehicle and valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care to hospice patients.
• Follows the aide care plan for services and patient assessments.
• Communicates concerns to the primary nurse and documents in aide notes.

Skills

Ability to cope with human suffering

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Arkansas Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

The Inpatient CNA works 12 hour shifts 7p-7a

Minimum Requirements

Arkansas 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 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

1. Provides direct personal care, including bathing, turning, shampoo, oral hygiene.
2. Follows the aide care plan in the provision of services, patient assessment, intervention, and clinical judgment.
3. 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.
4. Provides for timely visits, including evaluation, information visits, follow-up, regular scheduled visits, unscheduled visits and visits at time of death.
5. Provides consistent level of care regardless of home environment and/or personal preferences.
6. Assures visits are made in a consistent, timely manner.
7. Maintains professional licensure, and participates in educational programs and professional development.
8. Communicates any concerns to the primary nurse on a timely basis and documents such in the aide notes.
9. Attendance is dependable with minimal absences.
10. Participates in staff meetings as requested.
11. 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