Hospice CNA

Anew Hospice in; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telehealth Access

401k

PTO

Job summary

Anew Hospice is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Aide to join our Indiana-based team serving the Fort Wayne area. The CNA works under supervision to provide compassionate personal care and supportive duties to clients, following physician-ordered care and ensuring client independence and dignity.

Responsibilities include ADLs support, accurate documentation, reporting changes to the RN Case Manager, and adhering to HIPAA and PPE standards. Flexible schedule and team-based environment offered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program approved by the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care items and supportive duties as trained.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as directed.
• Observe and report changes in client condition to RN Case Manager/Director.
• Document care and observations accurately in client records.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and follow agency safety procedures.
• Communicate regularly with RN Case Manager/Director about assigned clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

CNA Training & Certification

Job description

Full-time hours serving the Fort Wayne, IN area

Anew Hospice is Indiana-owned and operated with Hoosier hospitality ingrained in everything we do. We're committed to providing compassionate care, clinical excellence and outstanding customer service to our patients and their families at the end of life. Creating a positive experience through comfort and support is our number one priority.

Our team is growing! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?

The Hospice CNA works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist to provide personal care services and supportive duties to clients as assigned, and in accordance with care ordered by physician. The Certified Nurse Aide maintains an environment for the clients which protects and promotes client rights, and assists the person to maintain independence, dignity, and control to the greatest extent possible.

Job duties of this rewarding position include:

• Provides delivery of care items as trained in a compassionate, quality manner with kindness, respect, and dignity.
• Assists in activities of daily living (ADLs) as directed/assigned.
• Observes and immediately reports to Director of Hospice, unusual occurrences, significant changes in client's physical or behavioral condition, patterns of decreased social interaction, angry or sad behaviors, and refusals of treatment.
• Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care for assigned clients and reports information about conditions, responses to interventions and suggestions for alternative approaches to the Director of Hospice.
• Records accurate, legible information about client care, conditions, and observations made in appropriate sections of client record.
• Regularly communicates with RN Case Manager or Director of Hospice about assigned clients.
• Performs all Aide procedures in the way in which he/she has been trained, directed and approved by instructor/supervisor.
• Assists clients with care of their pets, including walking, feeding, watering, and cleaning cages and/or litter boxes as directed.
• Complies with agency privacy practices/procedures and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA related to client and employee records, to include but not limited to information accessed through any company web-based system and/or electronic medical records.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the clients we serve.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided, used, and maintained.

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program approved by the state.

We offer and attractive compensation and excellent benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available
• Employees can access convenient telehealth services
• 401k
• PTO
• Workday shift and have your nights free
• Employee Referral Program – get paid to refer a friend to join our team

Equal Opportunity Employer

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