FT Facility Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

NOTE: Starting time for this position is 7:30 am, M-F

The Hospice Aide is responsible for promoting the Hospice philosophy. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the Program. The Hospice Aide will provide personal care, supportive services, education, and light household duties as directed in a plan of care developed by the Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM). The aide will communicate changes to the (RNCM) and complete documentation to reflect assigned duties set by the (RNCM). The Hospice Aide will utilize the Interdisciplinary Team to assist in this process. S/he is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.

Duties:
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assist with medical procedures, including sterile processing, and airway management
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the nursing staff
- Document patient information and maintain accurate records in electronic health record systems
- Provide support to patients with special needs, including behavioral health patients
- Assist with the use and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME)

Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children and/or individuals with special needs is preferred
- Knowledge of sterile processing, airway management, and behavioral health is a plus
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems is desired
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations: Must hold current certification as a Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and auto liability insurance required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must be able to tend the geriatric and the terminally ill. Ability to understand, read, write and speak English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the colleague is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The colleague is frequently required to walk. The colleague is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The colleague must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases. Circumstances can be unpredictable and high stress. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Frequent driving is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Nursing home

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16