CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Status: Full TimeSchedule: 11am-7pm Monday-FridayTerritory: State College, PAWe are looking for compassionate CNAs who have a heart for patients and families. The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort.Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.Our culture is cultivated using the following values:Integrity: We are honest and professional.Trust: We count on each other.Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.As a Sweet Dreams CNA You Will:Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needsCare for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as neededProvide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as requiredProvide aroma therapy and gentle touchProvide lotion rubs to hands and feetPerform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.Help patients dress and undressRecord important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressureAssess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case ManagerAssist patients with ambulation and exerciseRespect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needsAnd additional duties as assignedProvide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriateMaintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assignedAdhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conductParticipate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activitiesRespect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needsAll other duties as assignedRequirements:Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required per state regulationsPreferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experienceMust have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical trainingLicensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working orderWillingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafterCurrent CPR certificationOur Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge:Ability to read and follow written instructionsAn Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally illAbility to work autonomously with little direct supervisionSuccessfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygieneAbility to communicate effectivelyStrong organizational skillsUnderstanding of plan of care documentationFlexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of careAbility to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impairedComfortable addressing issues of death/dyingCalm demeanor when entering the patients homeWe Got the Perks:Tuition ReimbursementPTO and Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and moreHSA & 401(k) availableMileage Reimbursement for applicable positionsAdvanced training programsPassionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industryJoin a Team that embraces the reverence of life!EEOC StatementBristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.