Per Diem Hospice CNA: Comfort & Dignity at Home

NaviHealth; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a per diem CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients in the Somerset and Worcester areas, with orientation at the Leominster care center. You will support daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, and work closely with the hospice care team to follow the care plan.

Required qualifications include a valid CNA credential, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements
• Current CPR certification
• Preferred Qualification: CNA experience within the last two years

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services to patients
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning, and doing household chores
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assists with feeding, as assigned
• Performs homemaking and other environmental services as assigned
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient's status. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the primary nurse
• Follow specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care. Written instructions are to be received prior to the delivery of services
• Assists patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by nurse or therapist
• Performs and records simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a per diem CNA Hospice Aide to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients in the Somerset and Worcester areas, with orientation at the Leominster care center. You will support daily living activities, promote comfort and dignity, and work closely with the hospice care team to follow the care plan.

Required qualifications include a valid CNA credential, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.