Hospice/Home Health (CNA)-Full time-East Mountains/ABQ Heights Area

Hospice Aide

Hospice Aides are Certified Nursing Assistants and key members of the hospice care team. If you are interested in working with people during a sacred time of life, a changing work environment, and being a part of a compassionate team, hospice may be just the right job for you!

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Additional perks:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement

Responsibilities include:

• Perform client personal care needs and support other clients and family every-day-needs as supported by the hospice plan of care
• Record and report important health information including temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and/or oxygen saturation, and blood pressure as indicated in the plan of care
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population and co-workers
• Work under the supervision of a nurse:
  • Promptly communicating any family or client concerns or changes in status
  • Consulting with a nurse with regard to suggested changes in treatment
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications include:

• Current State CNA Certification in good standing
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver's license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing hospice operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations, and to be close to clients who may be actively dying
• Commitment to adhere to professional boundaries
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical requirements include:

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our team of caring professionals! At Harmony Home Health and Hospice, we believe there's no greater or more fulfilling career than working one-on-one with someone in need of care at home, and in knowing you've made a real difference in that person's quality of life, health, and overall well being. Our care team members provide so much more for our clients than simply hands-on home health care services. Serving as an extended part of the family, they:

• Restore balance
• Offer comfort and hope
• Provide peace of mind and a sense of security
• Allow for recovery in the comfort of home
• Foster independence, safety and self-worth and value
• And so much more

If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to help others, we'd love to talk to you about joining the Harmony Home Health and Hospice care team! As one of the top-rated senior and pediatric home care agencies, we have a variety of both employment and volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule and skillset.