Hospice Aide - CNA PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice; Jesup (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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 seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will help with transfers, routine activities, and communicate care needs while documenting changes for continuity of care.

Applicants should have an unencumbered CNA license, a High School Diploma or GED, and at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience. A valid driver’s license and EMR familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Unencumbered CNA license is required.
• At least 1 year of hospice aide or nursing assistant experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction and Plan of Care.
• Assist patient with transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report and document changes and care provided to ensure continuity.
• Practice infection control and maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate with patient/family and colleagues respectfully.
• Submit all documentation timely and comply with laws and policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

One year hospice/NA experience

Driver's license

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current CNA license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Hospice Aide - CNA

PRN

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/HomemakerPlan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicatechanges 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