Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Transitions Care; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitions Care, a leading hospice organization, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care to patients in their homes. The role involves observing patients, assisting with personal care needs, and offering support to families. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the hospice experience and enjoy benefits such as competitive salary and medical insurance.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Auto Allowance

Gas Card

Company Equipment

Paid Time Off

Free Scrub Tops

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• At least one year of experience in hospice or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and report observations.
• Provide personal care and support to terminally ill patients.
• Document care and adhere to professional conduct standards.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Personal Care

Education

CNA certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Description

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

As a Transitions Care Certified Nursing Assistant you are a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary work group and perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. This role is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Certified Nursing Assistants will travel locally and are responsible for the following:

Major Responsibilities

• Understands the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to their requests promptly.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on site as appropriate.
• Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Auto Allowance
• Gas Card
• Company Equipment
• Paid Time Off
• Free Scrub Tops

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Meet the training requirements of the State: CNA certification.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.