What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Aide (CNA) position at St. Joseph Hospice?
St. Joseph Hospice in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a PRN Hospice Aide CNA!
Why Join Us?
At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.
As part of our team, youll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:
- Building long-term wealth for your future
- Enjoying a retirement benefit you dont pay for
- Sharing directly in the success you help create every day
Job Duties:
- Provide assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating and toileting
- Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse or physical therapist for a specific patient
- Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following our guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to your supervisor
- Report any change in the patients mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Completed High School or earned Equivalency Diploma
- Successful completion of a formal certification training program or a written skills test and competency evaluation
- Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a direct care setting
- Current CPR certification required
- Have dependable transportation, current drivers license, and auto insurance
Part-Time Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company-paid ownership benefit
- Competitive pay with increased earning potential
- Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
- Career advancement opportunities
Make a difference in the lives of others and your own with St. Joseph Hospice. Apply today!