Hospice CNA: Compassionate Home Care Assistant

Affinity Hospice; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program

Bi-weekly car maintenance stipend

Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal Company Advancement

End of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking a compassionate hospice aide (CNA) to join our nationally recognized team. You will work under a registered nurse to support patients at home, performing personal care and observing conditions to promote comfort and wellbeing.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, a valid driver's license with insured vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time hours, flexible scheduling, and weekend rotations are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet the state training and certification requirements
• 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
• Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks 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 function in any manner, viewed as the practice of nursing...

Skills

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Affinity Hospice is seeking a compassionate hospice aide (CNA) to join our nationally recognized team. You will work under a registered nurse to support patients at home, performing personal care and observing conditions to promote comfort and wellbeing.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR certification, a valid driver's license with insured vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Full-time hours, flexible scheduling, and weekend rotations are available.