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Description
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
Heartland Hospice - Woodbury, NJ
Job Title: Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Competitive Pay
Shift: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Work Type:
Location
Address:
City: Woodbury
State: NJ
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
- Compassionate, kind and empathetic attitude
- Ability to provide care in various settings like home
- Flexibility and composure in crisis situations
Preferred Skills
- Six 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, etc.
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license and automobile insurance
Requirements
Experience: Six months of patient care experience preferred
Education:
License & Certification:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
- Current CPR certification
Schedule:
- Not specified
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Wellness Program and Resources
- Generous Paid Time Off with increasing plan over tenure
- 7 paid holidays
- 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 280+ programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
- Must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
- Must meet state specific requirements.
- Proud to be an EEO employer.
- Maintain a drug-free workplace.
Facility Details
Name: Heartland Hospice
Description: Part of the Gentiva family, offering hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care.
Specialties:
- Hospice
- Palliative care
- Home health care
Mission: To offer physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families.
Job Info
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Status:
Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/13/2025
Posted:
06/13/2025
