Compassionate Hospice CNA - At-Home Care

UnitedHealth Group; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for their families during end-of-life care, in the comfort of the patient’s home, following the established care plan.

You will assist with daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, perform basic nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, and document changes in patient status for timely review.

Qualifications

• Current state CNA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics for ambulation, transferring, ROM and positioning, plus light household chores.
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding as assigned.
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient status.
• Follows written care instructions from a registered nurse.
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist.
• Performs and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetone and albumin.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for their families during end-of-life care, in the comfort of the patient’s home, following the established care plan.

You will assist with daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, perform basic nursing tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, and document changes in patient status for timely review.