Hospice Aide - CNA (Weekend Options)

Heart to Heart Hospice; Jasper (IN); 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 is seeking a Hospice Aide - CNA for weekend option coverage. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision and follows the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care to support ill and elderly patients.

The position requires a current CNA license, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a compassionate, confidential demeanor. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed for patient visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Unencumbered CNA certification per Nurse Aide Registry
• Current CNA license
• At least 1 year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in hospital, nursing home, home health, hospice or long term care
• Demonstrates interest in welfare of ill and elderly; compassionate care
• High integrity; confidentiality of information
• EMR experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care
• Assist patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Report/communicate changes and document care provided to ensure continuity of care
• Practice infection control principles
• Promote positive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Perform other duties as required and ensure compliance with laws and policies

Skills

Compassionate care

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Hospice Aide - CNA (Weekend Options)

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