Hospice CNA - Compassionate Patient Care (Full-Time)

Heart to Heart Hospice; Tyler (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and according to the Plan of Care. You will assist with safe transfers and ambulation, and document care to ensure continuity.

The role requires a CNA license, at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have an unencumbered CNA license.
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care.
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
• EMR experience a plus.
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Skills

CNA license

Hospice experience

Driver's license

Empathy/compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and according to the Plan of Care. You will assist with safe transfers and ambulation, and document care to ensure continuity.

The role requires a CNA license, at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.