Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva Hospice - Montgomery, AL

Job Title: Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Competitive Pay

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Work Type: On-Site

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City: Montgomery

State: AL

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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 months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology.
Experience as hospital Staff 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 months of patient care experience preferred.

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License & Certification:

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans.
Wellness Program and Resources.
Generous Paid Time Off that increases with tenure.
7 paid holidays.
Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans with company contributions.
401(k) with company matching contributions.
Career growth opportunities at both branch and corporate levels.
One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor.
Free Continuing Education Units.
Tuition Program including access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners.
Online classes with flexible start dates.
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 supporting teammates in times of need.