Hospice Aide - CNA - Jackson , MI

Heart to Heart Hospice; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is hiring a Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide compassionate direct patient care under RN supervision. You’ll assist with transfers, ambulation and daily activities, while reporting changes and documenting care to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires a current CNA license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Must have an unencumbered CNA license.
• At least one year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant.
• Demonstrates interest in welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care.
• High integrity and confidentiality; EMR experience a plus.
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction and Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report changes and document care to ensure continuity.
• Practice infection control principles.
• Communicate respectfully with patient, family and staff.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Medicare regulations and policies.

Job description

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones, during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.

Hospice Aide - CNA

What You Must Have:

• High School Diploma preferred or GED
• Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
• Licensure: Current CNA license
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
• EMR experience a plus
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.