Hospice CNA

Highviewnorthampton; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 47,840 - 55,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Job summary

Hospice Services of Massachusetts is hiring a full-time Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team. This on-the-road position requires a driver’s license and an insured vehicle; mileage is reimbursed. Weekly pay ranges from $23 to $26.50 per hour, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

You will perform various patient services to meet personal needs and promote comfort, observe and report changes, and document care performed for the Case Manager.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state.
• Must have a driver’s license and an insured, reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Provide compassionate communication with patients and families while maintaining confidentiality.
• Follow safety protocols and use equipment properly.
• Assist with bathing, hygiene, dressing, meals, and daily living activities.
• Record and report observations to the Case Manager and document care performed.

Skills

CNA license

Patient care

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts!

$2,000 sign-on bonus available! This is an on-the-road position that requires the candidate to have a driver's license and an insured and reliable vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed. Weekly pay ranges from $23 to $26.50 an hour.

You perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in this state.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs for patients and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Providing patients and families with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly.
• Giving personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Helping as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

Employment conditions apply

Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).