Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Hospice - FT - Mon-Fri - Dayshift

Heartland Hospice - Chadds Ford, PA

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Hospice - FT - Mon-Fri - Dayshift

Position: Hospice Aide

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Competitive Pay

Shift: Mon-Fri - Dayshift

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Chadds Ford

State: PA

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Prepare and serve light meals.
Assist in feeding patient when needed.
Assist the patient in ambulation.
Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
Attend staff meetings.
Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
Compassionate, kind, and empathetic care
Flexibility in providing care in various environments

Preferred Skills

Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology
Current driver's license and automobile insurance
Current CPR certification

Requirements

Experience: Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.

Education:

License & Certification:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
Current CPR certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Wellness Program and Resources
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA with company contributions)
401(k) with company matching contributions
Generous Paid Time Off
7 paid holidays
Tuition Program with access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners
One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
Free Continuing Education Units
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Supplemental Pay

Competitive Salaries
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Special Notes

This is a safety-sensitive position.
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements.
We are proud to be an EEO employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Facility Details

Name: Heartland Hospice

Description: Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care.

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