PRN Hospice CNA

Trucare; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct personal care to hospice patients in their homes and facilities across various assignments in the Denver metro area. CNAs travel between patient residences and facilities to deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care under the interdisciplinary team approach.

The role requires a current Colorado CNA license, at least one year of CNA experience, a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance, and compliance

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Colorado CNA license.
• 1+ years of experience as a CNA.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance indicating you have both Bodily Injury & Property Damage coverage, and have reliable transportation.
• Must comply with agency health screening and immunization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides patients with personal care as designated in the plan of care; understands Colorado law related to the supervision and delegation process from RN to CNA.
• Understands general physical symptoms as they relate to end of life and has an understanding of non-medical interventions.
• Performs transferring and positioning utilizing appropriate equipment per standards of practice and with patient safety as priority; understands good body mechanics and use of safety and transfer devices to prevent injury to self and patient.
• Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care.
• Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique diversity, including spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Skills

CNA license

CNA experience

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: PRN/As-Needed to pick up for PTO and sick time. Shifts may be 8am to 5pm during weekdays if covering for in-home hospice, or 6 to 6 (AM or PM) if covering our inpatient hospice unit.

Location: In the community, seeing patients in their homes and facilities. Varies based on assignment (Field-based North near Boulder/Longmont, field-based South near Denver, or Longmont Inpatient Unit)

Pay: $23.29 to $25.40 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing direct personal services to our Hospice patients. The CNA will travel from patient home to patient home in order to provide care in their primary residence. TRU CNAs provide patient care in a manner that promotes the interdisciplinary team approach, respects patients, and the family's goals for care.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a current Colorado CNA license
• 1+ years of experience as a CNA
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance indicating you have both Bodily Injury & Property Damage coverage, and have reliable transportation
• Must comply with agency health screening and immunization requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides patients with personal care as designated in the plan of care; understands Colorado law related to the supervision and delegation process from RN to CNA
• Understands general physical symptoms as they relate to end of life and has an understanding of non-medical interventions
• Performs transferring and positioning utilizing appropriate equipment per standards of practice and with patient safety as priority; understands good body mechanics and use of safety and transfer devices to prevent injury to self and patient
• Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care
• Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique diversity, including spiritual and cultural beliefs