Certified Nursing Assistant

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Certified Nursing Assistant - Overland Park, KS

Hours: M-F 08:30AM - 5PM

Responsibilities

1. Provides or assists in ADL activities; personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care and nails.
2. Provides assistance in toileting; positioning and transfer activities, frequent turning and positioning of a bed bound resident/patient.
3. Assists with the prescribed exercise and ROM activities which the resident/patient and Hospice aide have been taught by the Hospice Nurse.
4. Assists with light housekeeping of individual's personal unit or room, including changing of bed linen, if needed and patient laundry.
5. Feeds and assists with meals.
6. Obtains temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
7. Reports any changes in resident's/patient's condition to the Hospice Nurse and, if in a facility, to the facility nurse and documents the information on the Home Health Aide Certification of House form, including the date and time of the report and the person receiving the information.
8. Assists or reminds the patient to take medication, in compliance with regulations of appropriate regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience

• Must have a State Certified CNA license
• Experience in hospice or home health, preferred
• No experience necessary but 1 year, preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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