Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide Serving Barbour County at Gentiva Dothan, AL

Gentiva; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Wellness program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in Dothan, AL seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care in Barbour County. You will support patients at home, assist with daily activities, meals, personal care, and mobility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and clinical team.

Ideal candidates have a valid CNA license, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and hospice or home health experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology preferred.
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Report to Administrator or Nurse Supervisor and work under RN supervision.
• Help patients with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Prepare light meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Assist patient with ambulation and use of walkers or wheelchairs.
• Assist with light housekeeping and linen changes.
• Document visits accurately and timely.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Attend staff meetings and onboarding with Nurse Preceptor.

Skills

CNA license

Hospice experience

Driver's license

CPR certified

Caregiver support

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide Serving Barbour County job at Gentiva. Dothan, AL.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources
• Dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
• Telemedicine Program
• Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
• Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA with company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program that includes:
  • Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
  • Online classes with flexible start dates
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long‑term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding 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 on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state‑specific regulations.
• Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

Qualifications

• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls "home".
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

This is a safety‑sensitive position. Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements.