Hospice CNA: Compassionate Caregiver with Growth & Benefits

Affinity Hospice; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal Advancement

End of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to support patients in their homes under RN supervision. You will observe, report, and document patient conditions while delivering personal care to promote comfort and dignity.

This full-time position requires flexibility, travel within the local area, and participation in holiday/weekend rotations as needed. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license with insurance are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Meet the training and certification requirements of the State.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Able to show empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Meet the safety needs of patients and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
• Perform personal care tasks including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Assess and report on patients’ condition and significant changes to the case manager.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• The hospice aide will not administer medications or take physician’s orders.

Skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Affinity Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to support patients in their homes under RN supervision. You will observe, report, and document patient conditions while delivering personal care to promote comfort and dignity.

This full-time position requires flexibility, travel within the local area, and participation in holiday/weekend rotations as needed. CPR certification and a valid driver’s license with insurance are required.