Hospice Aide (CNA)

The Carpenter Health Network; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alexandria, LA is seeking a full-time Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide essential care to patients and support their families during hospice services. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and ensuring safety. Candidates must be certified CNAs with at least six months of experience, possess a high school diploma, and have CPR certification. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum six months work experience in direct care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobility, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
• Promote safety and observe infection control practices.
• Report changes in patient's condition to healthcare team.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

CPR Certification

Dependable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Overview

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St. Joseph Hospice in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Full-time Hospice Aide CNA to join our team and become part of our center of excellence as we provide hospice care to our patients and their loved ones. We consider it an honor to walk with patients and families through this part of life's journey.

Qualifications

• Must have current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Minimum of 18 years old
• Completed High School or earned Equivalency Diploma
• Successful completion of a formal certification training program or a written skills test and competency evaluation
• Minimum of six (6) months’ work experience in a direct care setting
• CPR Certified
• Have dependable transportation, current driver’s license, and auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating and toileting
• Assists with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse or physical therapist for a specific patient
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following our guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to your supervisor
• Reports any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team

Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Increased Earning Potential
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care.

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