Hospice Aide - CNA - Jackson , MI

Heart to Heart Hospice; Jackson, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; 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 seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to support patients under RN supervision. You will assist with transfers, ambulation, and essential daily care while maintaining confidentiality and a compassionate bedside manner.

Requirements include a current CNA license, a High School Diploma or GED, and at least one year of related experience. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are also required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Unencumbered CNA license current.
• At least 1 year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant.
• EMR experience is a plus.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction per Plan of Care.
• Assist patient with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report and document changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow infection control principles.
• Promote respectful communication with patient and family.
• Submit documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient rapport

Confidential information handling

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification (current)

Tools

EMR experience

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.