What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Home Care CNA Elkhart position at The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc?
CNA for Home Hospice Care Laporte/Plymouth
M-F 8a-5p
Travel is required and using personal vehicle
A culture of excellence, compassion and trust allows our team to thrive. Join an environment where everyone respects your unique skills and talents, empowering you to do your job well and advance your career. Our flexible scheduling allows for one-on-one patient time.
Benefits for CNA Home Hospice Care:
- Employer supplemented group health insurance which includes an annual on-site wellness screening; wellness and healthy lifestyle discounts; also includes $500 annual contribution to Health Savings Account.
- Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF.
- Wellness Benefit - Many routine testing, exams, and immunizations are covered 100%.
- Health Savings Account - CHC contributes up to $500 per year at the beginning of the year.
- Disability Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account - Able to deduct up to $2,000 (pre-tax) each calendar year for reimbursement of uninsured medical, dental, or visions expenses.
- Healthy lifestyle reimbursement program – Reimbursement for items such as gym memberships, spin classes, yoga classes, etc.
- Generous retirement match…After 90 days of employment, CHC matches 25% of employee contributions up to a maximum annual match of $4,000; 100% vesting.
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance at 1x annual salary.
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employee Peer Recognition program.
- Annual anniversary/retention bonus - Upon completion of each year of employment, CHC will give $100 per year with a maximum of $1,000.
- Accrued Vacation.
Patient Care for CNA Home Hospice Care:
- Travel to where Patient lives and calls home.
- Provides care and services to patients according to the care plan or as approved by an RN.
- Assists with other activities of daily living as directed by an RN.
- Offers support and encouragement to patients and families.
- Functions within acceptable time frames for daily patient visits.
- Clearly communicates information regarding changes in the patient’s mental/physical condition, complaints, or special requests to the Agency nurse, and ECF unit manager if applicable.
- Demonstrates good judgment in knowing what information needs to be communicated.
- Handles communication in a timely manner.
- Maintains documentation of patient care provided on both Agency forms, and the ECF record if applicable.
- Uses appropriate Mobile Care documentation module or paper forms.
- Records information accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner
- Committed to Agency resolution against fraud and abuse.
- Knowledgeable in hospice philosophy and state and federal rules and regulations.
- Respects confidentiality of patients/families and other Agency employees.
- Attends educational meetings/conferences for professional growth as required.
- Follows directions and policies that allow for an organizational commitment to working under time pressures without sacrificing quality.
Conditions of Employment for CNA Home Hospice Care:
- Prior training and experience as a Home Health Aide with Indiana certification as a Nurse Aide.
- Must pass Drug Screen and Background check.
- Pass TB test.
- Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver.
- Provide an active driver’s license.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Salary : $100 - $4,000