Hospice CNA

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for FT

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Preferred Hospice of Missouri is seeking CNAs for our Farmington office to provide compassionate personal care to patients facing terminal illness. Positions prefer full-time but part-time or PRN will be considered, with benefits available for full-time staff.

CNAs will work with the interdisciplinary team, assisting with patient comfort, caregiver relief, and end-of-life support. Scheduling is flexible to meet patient needs, with visits across private homes and facilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Missouri CNA license.
• Experience in hospice or terminal illness care preferred.
• Proficient in EMR charting and basic technology.
• Flexible scheduling including after-hours coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to patients facing terminal illness.
• Sit with patients for caregiver relief and during end-of-life care.
• Work closely with RNs, social workers, chaplains, physicians and volunteers.
• Document all visits in the electronic medical record in a timely fashion.

Skills

Compassionate care

EMR charting

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Missouri CNA license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

We are a well-established hospice company looking to add to our growing team!! Preferred Hospice has 5 offices across the state of Missouri covering over 65 counties.

We are currently looking for CNAs to work out of the Farmington office. Prefer Full Time but will consider PT or PRN. Benefits available for FT.

We are looking for CNAs who can provide superior personal care to patients facing a terminal illness, as well as sitting with patients when needed for caregiver relief and/or through the last hours of life. Flexibility with scheduling is a must.

The Hospice CNA is an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team and will perform the following duties:

Works closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and volunteers to provide high quality hospice care.

Provides high quality personal care to patients facing a terminal illness.

Follows through with the comprehensive nursing care plan as instructed by the RN.

Protects and respects patient and caregiver rights and privacy at all times.

Displays pleasant, courteous, professional attitude toward clients, general public, and nursing home staff at all times.

Makes visits wherever the patient resides---private home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, hospital.

Document all visits in the electronic medical record in a timely fashion.

Sits with patients for caregiver relief and through the last hours of life.

Work hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some after hours needs from time to time. Flexibility with scheduling and hours a must.

Skills and Education Needed:

Must have a current, active CNA license in the state of Missouri.

Computer and smart phone skills for EMR charting, email, apps for mileage computation, etc.

Hourly rate plus mileage reimbursement.