CNA PRN

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program

Car Maintenance Stipend

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Internal Company Advancement

End of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking a hospice aide (CNA) to join our team. The role supports patients in their homes under RN supervision, performing personal care and documenting observations to promote comfort.

The position is PRN with a need for flexible scheduling, potential travel locally, and participation in weekend/holiday rotations. Requires high school diploma, CPR, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State requirements training and certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to show empathy for ill, injured, frail.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks as assigned and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Follow safety procedures with equipment (foot stools, side rails, O2).
• Assist in baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens.
• Assist in dressing/undressing and feeding the patient as assigned.
• Assess and report patient condition and changes to the case manager.
• Document observations and care performed.

Skills

Empathy

Observation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

State Training & Certification

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters, and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer

Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees 401K Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees Internal Company Advancement Free end of life training

Position Summary

The hospice aide (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

Hours / Schedule

PRN. Works in patients' home in various conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally and ability to participate in holiday and weekend rotation as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Meet the training and certification requirements of the State. Possess and maintain current CPR certification. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients.

Key Responsibilities

Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned. Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Assist in feeding the patient as assigned. Assess and report on patients’ condition and significant changes to the case manager. Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. The hospice aide will not function in any manner, viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques. Perform other CNA duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Mission of Affinity Hospice is building the legacy of providing exceptional individualized hospice and palliative care, which ensures the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support of our patients; their family members; and employees within the communities we serve.