Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

CURO Health Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice care provider as a Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant. You'll provide essential personal care and support to patients in their homes, ensuring dignity and comfort. This role requires compassion, flexibility, and a CNA license. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Help the patient maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide basic emotional and psychological support.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care, and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

Responsibilities of a Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant:

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager and function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding the patient when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered and allowed by state-specific regulations.
• Promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Provide basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and household members.
• Report any changes in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation and visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly.
• Complete documentation promptly as per orientation guidelines.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic to patients and families.
• Comfortable providing care in the patient's home.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure during crises.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of relevant patient care experience preferred.
• Additional experience in hospital, ICU, ER, or geriatric settings is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers. With over 430 locations across 36 states, our team is dedicated to supporting those in need, offering assistance with daily living and managing the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Our corporate headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Members of the Gentiva family include: Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, and others.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits: Health insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, PTO
• Participation in a Fleet Program
• Competitive salaries
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Legal Information:

• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employees must meet minimum requirements for benefits eligibility.
• State-specific requirements may apply.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location: Gentiva Hospice