Position Summary:
The Hospice Aide/ Certified Nurse Assistant/State Tested Nursing Assistant are paraprofessional members of the hospice team who work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They perform various personal care services for a client as necessary to meet the clients needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nurse Assistant/Hospice Aide/State Tested Nursing Assistant are responsible for observing clients and completing documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
Position Responsibilities for a Hospice Aide/CNA or STNA:
* Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
* Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
* Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
* Reports changes in the patients condition and needs to the RN.
* Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
* Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., ambulation, transfers, range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
* Assists with medication reminders that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
* Attends in-service, care conferences, and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
* Reporting on the patients condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse as per Agency policy.
* Meets 12-hour in-service requirement annually. Certified Nursing Assistants, State Tested Nursing Assistants, and Hospice Aides working in home care must also pass a skills competency evaluation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Hospice Aide training program and competency. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be a high school graduate or have a completed GED.
Benefits for a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nurse Assistant/State Tested Nursing Assistant:
* Family Focused Culture
* Competitive Per Visit Rates
* Flexible Schedules
* Medical/Dental/Vision Offerings
* Aflac & Life/Disability Insurance
* 401K Match
* Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Plus much more!
The Company:
Legacy Hospice believes each employee makes a significant contribution to the quality of life of our patients and the success of the organization. Our tradition of providing quality care and positive working relationships has enabled our organization to become a respected healthcare provider in the communities we serve. With everyones continued dedication, cooperation, and motivation, we can continue to make Legacy Hospice a superior employer and health care provider.