Hospice CNA

Hospice Aide

Our JSSA Hospice program has an opening for an experienced Hospice Aide with a current Maryland CNA license, able to assist patients with end-of-life care needs throughout Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with the plan of care.
• Instructed and supervised by a registered nurse, renders care to clients such as bathing, oral hygiene, care of hair and nails, shampoo, positioning of patient, patient transfers, and other activities of daily living.
• Provides a clean, healthy, pleasant, and safe environment.
• Under instructions from a nurse, encourages and assists clients in diversion activities.
• Promotes optimal nutrition by preparing meals according to dietary instructions.
• Observes for noticeable changes in patient's condition and notifies the registered nurse of significant changes.
• Reports promptly to the registered nurse or supervisor any emergencies requiring prompt attention.
• Observes and reports changes in family or environmental factors.

Qualifications

• Active State of Maryland CNA license.
• 2+ years of experience in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency. 1 year of Hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 7:30-4:00pm.
• Owns reliable and independent transportation to make facility and home visits throughout Montgomery County.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with using Electronic Medical Records and using Android phone for documentation.

We Offer:

• Hourly rate starting at $21.00
• Medical/Prescriptions/Dental/Vision/Life-ADD/Disability
• Holiday/Vacation/Personal/Sick Pay
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Work-life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and more...

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D