Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Suncrest Hospice; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Job summary

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our patient-centered team in the St. Louis area.

The CNA will provide high-quality resident care under the direction of the Director of CNA Services, working closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and other care staff to ensure the highest standards of care and safety. Ideal candidates will be committed to improving quality of life for residents, willing to drive if necessary, and hold

Qualifications

• CNA duties include providing resident care to assigned residents according to assessments and care plans and as directed by nursing management.
• Work with licensed care staff to coordinate appropriate types of care for residents and follow nursing policies and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and aide leadership on daily patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care according to assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate care types with nursing staff and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Patient care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Licensure in state(s) of practice

Job description

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services (or designee) and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.

• Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership
• Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice