Hospice CNA

Preferred Hospice of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Preferred Hospice of Missouri is seeking CNAs to join our Farmington office. Positions are primarily full-time, with opportunities for part-time or PRN. Benefits are available for full-time staff.

CNAs will provide compassionate personal care to patients with terminal illness, support caregiver relief, and participate in end-of-life care, while coordinating with nurses and other team members. Flexibility and accurate EMR documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, active Missouri CNA license.
• Proficient with EMR charting and basic computer/mobile apps.
• Mileage reimbursement applies with hourly rate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and volunteers to deliver hospice care.
• Provide high-quality personal care to patients facing terminal illness.
• Follow the RN's nursing care plan and ensure patient privacy at all times.
• Maintain a professional, courteous demeanor with clients and staff.
• Visit patients at home, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or hospitals.
• Document all visits promptly in the EMR system.
• Provide caregiver relief by sitting with patients as needed, including during the last hours of life.

Skills

CNA license

EMR charting

Computers/smartphone use

Mileage tracking

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

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.

We believe that working in hospice is a calling.