Hospice CNA (36197)

Hospice CNA

No Nights. No Weekends. Tuition Reimbursement for an LPN/RN Path.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides personal care services to hospice patients in their homes or facility settings, supporting comfort, safety, and daily needs as part of the interdisciplinary care team. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient comfort while working within a mission-driven hospice environment, supported by a collaborative clinical and leadership team.

Schedule, Hours & Territory

• Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Berks County (Reading, PA, and surrounding)
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match at 100 percent on the first 3% and 50 percent on the next 2%
• Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for two-person or family coverage
• Company-paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options
• Discounts on gym memberships, wellness programs, and top brands!
• Employee Assistance Program, WillPrep, and travel assistance resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement per company policy
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
• Bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
• A bathroom or using a bedpan or commode.
• Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
• Range of motion exercises that the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel
• Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well­ being at home.
• Preparing meals including a special diet.
• Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources available.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• Demonstrates listening skills.
• Offers encouragement when appropriate.
• Practices patience in voice and manner.
• Maintains required competency and skills.
• Documented initial and ongoing supervision and evaluation every 14 days by an RN on each case assignment.
• The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient's home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
• Participates in an annual performance review.
• Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
• Practices Standard Precautions in accordance with OSHA regulations and policy.
• Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
• Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year.
• Maintains current certification as required by the State.
• Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
  

Qualifications

• Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
  
  

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• TB testing per agency policy
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an approved training and competency course.