Hospice Aide - CNA - Kalamazoo , MI

Heart to Heart Hospice; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car (qualifying individuals)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN and in accordance with the Plan of Care. You will assist with transfers, ambulation, reporting changes, and maintain infection control; you will document care and communicate with patient families; a driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401k

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Must have an unencumbered CNA certificate.
• Current CNA license is required.
• At least one year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in healthcare settings.
• Demonstrates interest in welfare of ill and elderly; maintains confidentiality.
• EMR experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report and document changes and care provided for continuity of care.
• Follow infection control principles.
• Promote respectful communication with patient and family, and other staff.
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Medicare regulations, and policies.

Education

CNA license

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

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.