Hospice CNA

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in North Carolina is seeking a compassionate Hospice CNA to provide bedside care in patients' homes and varied care facilities. You will perform bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, toileting assistance, and meal support while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.

You will document care on a mobile device, coordinate visits with RN case managers, train family caregivers, and ensure a steady supply of in-vehicle materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with CNA course completion.
• Current CNA certification and ability to work in home health/hospice settings.
• Roll-out training and competency assessed by RN; in-home evaluations occur periodically.

Responsibilities

• You will provide direct patient care including bathing, peri-care, dressing, and assistance with meals.
• You will document care at the bedside using a company mobile device and chart within facilities as needed.
• You will spend time with patients in their homes or care facilities and maintain cleanliness of the area and linens.
• You will drive between patients with mileage reimbursement and keep supplies stocked in your vehicle.
• You will work closely with RN case managers to communicate patient status and concerns, and train caregivers as appropriate.
• You will coordinate visit times and manage scheduling with patients or caregivers.

Skills

CNA Certification

Home Health

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA course completed

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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.
  1. 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.