Hospice CNA

Lower Cape Fear Lifecare; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Cape Fear Lifecare is seeking a Hospice CNA to join our team in Lumberton, NC. The role involves providing direct patient care at patients' homes or facilities, charting in EMR when required, and coordinating with RN case managers to monitor patient status and family needs.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA certification, NC/SC licensure, and has a comfort level with travel and physically demanding tasks. A compassionate, patient-focused approach is essential to deliver quality hospice care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of CNA course; 12 hours of in-service training supervised by RN on a rolling 12-month basis; onsite evaluation annually.
• Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or registration with Department of Facilities Service in NC/SC.
• Two years experience in hospice, home health or oncology preferred (no prior experience required).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, toileting assistance, incontinence care, repositioning, and assistance with meals.
• Document bedside care and chart in facility EMR as needed.
• Coordinate with RN case manager to communicate patient status changes and family concerns.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining supplies in the vehicle; spend time driving between patients with mileage reimbursed.
• Instruct caregivers on personal care tasks while staying within scope of practice.
• Schedule visits with patients and caregivers, ensuring timely care across multiple sites.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Education

CNA certification

Job description

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Hospice CNA

FTE 1.0 Aides Lumberton, NC, US

Hospice CNA

Schedule:

• After your orientation period - your typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Case Load:

• On a usual day, most of our CNAs see 5-7 patients.
• You will typically spend 45 minutes to 60 minutes with each patient.

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll see your patients wherever they consider home (personal residence, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities). We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• If you have patients in facilities, you may be responsible for charting within the facility EMR.
• You will care for patients and complete documentation at the bedside on a company provided cellphone.
• You’ll provide direct patient care such as bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, assisting to toilet, incontinence care, repositioning in bed, and assisting with meals.
• You will tidy the immediate area and change bed linens for the patient.
• Expect to spend several hours a day in your car driving between patients. Your mileage between patient visits is reimbursable.
• You’ll need to make sure you maintain an adequate level of supplies in your vehicle to provide patient care. You’ll pick up new supplies at the branch office in your area.
• You’ll be responsible for working closely with each RN case manager to communicate patient status changes, as well as patient or family concerns.
• Part of your visits will consist of training the caregivers to provide personal care to their loved one, while remaining within your scope of practice.
• You’ll be responsible for coordinating visit times with the patient or caregiver for all assigned patients.

What we're looking for:

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of CNA course. Must attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis. Competency of the CNA is assessed in the home every 14 days. The CNA does not need to be present unless there is an area of concern. Otherwise, an onsite evaluation occurs once a year. Has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.

2. Licensure / Certifications: Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or current registration with Department of Facilities Service in the State of North Carolina/ South Carolina.

3. Experience: No prior experience required. Two years experience with hospice, home health or oncology preferred.