Hospice CNA

Lifesong Hospice; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matching 401(k)

PayActiv On-Demand Pay

Hospice certification incentive

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Lifesong Hospice & Palliative Care seeks a compassionate Hospice CNA to join our team for day shift coverage in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. You will assist with patient personal care, vital signs, and daily living activities per the plan of care.

We value hospice experience, CPR certification, and the ability to work zelfstandig with minimal supervision. Comprehensive benefits and on-call support are provided.

Qualifications

• Meets PA CNA certification requirements.
• Minimum 1 year experience; hospice, nursing home, or home care preferred.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Comfortable with death/dying and in-home care.
• Maintains proper boundaries, tact, patience, and personal hygiene.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care per patient assignment and follow the plan of care.
• Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Observe and report patient condition and changes.
• Provide meals and assist with activities of daily living.
• Adhere to care procedures and documentation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Pennsylvania CNA certification

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lifesong Hospice & Palliative Care
1150 Glenlivet Dr
Allentown, PA 18106, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

• Hospice Experience Preferred
• Day Shift Position 7am - 3pm
• Client Service area is Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton

Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. We are now hiring aHospice CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) to join our expanding team. As a Hospice CNA you will be responsible for meeting patient care needs assigned by Team Director. As a CNA you will be responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Our approach is to lead with respect for our patients, honoring their life and legacy.

Our investment in you:

• Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Hospice certification incentive program-earn more money each year
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives

Our support for you:

• Locally and family-owned, private company
• 24/7 direct access to your support team
• On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
• Career paths and continuing education
• Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Hospice CNA Responsibilities:

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly, always following the patient’s plan of care.
• Meeting safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly.
• Provide personal care to the patient including meal preparation.
• Taking and recording temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated competency.
• Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement terms and activities.

Hospice CNA Qualifications:

• Meets training and licensing requirements for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1-year experience; experience in a nursing home, home care, or hospice experience preferable.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying and can provide a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Demonstrates proper boundaries, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Must maintain a driver’s license in good standing and maintain an automobile in good working order.
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
• CPR certified and able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.

About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care:Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story—their Lifesong.

EOE

Travel Required

Yes . travel between Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton area

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