Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva Hospice - Columbus, GA

Job Title: Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Position: Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

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Pay: Competitive Pay

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City: Columbus

State: GA

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Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior.
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.

Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology
Experience in hospital settings such as RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel
Current driver's license and automobile insurance
Current CPR certification

Experience: Six (6) months of patient care experience preferred

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Wellness Program and Resources
Dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support
Telemedicine Program
Type 2 Diabetes Management Program
Joint and Spine Program with concierge services
Generous Paid Time Off
7 paid holidays
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans
401(k) with company matching contributions
Career growth opportunities
One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
Free Continuing Education Units
Tuition Program with access to numerous learning partners and reimbursement
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Local and national award programs
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
Financial assistance program