Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Hospice Aide - Aleca Hospice PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Elevate your career with a team that truly cares. Join a company that sees a better way for healthcare by being patient advocates, following evidenced-based clinical practices, caring for people holistically, improving continuity of care and providing nurturing surroundings that encourage and inspire.

The Certified Nursing Assistant for Hospice is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort.

Why Choose Aleca Hospice?

• Opportunities for Growth: Many of our long-standing employees have grown their career with Aleca Health.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to comprehensive benefit coverage plans to ensure your health and well-being are prioritized.
• Generous PTO: Enjoy ample paid time off to recharge and pursue personal endeavors, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your professional development with our tuition reimbursement program, empowering you to advance your skills and knowledge.
• Advanced Care Providers: Advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants on your care team to streamlining physician orders and the medical needs for your patients.
• Flexible Employment Models : Whether you prefer the stability of a full-time position or part-time work, we have options to suit your lifestyle.
• A Collaborative, Supportive Team: Work alongside professionals who are passionate about our core values - putting people first, delivering exceptional customer experiences, embracing optimism, and executing best practices.
• Inclusive, Diverse Work Environment: Experience a workplace where every employee's unique contributions are celebrated and valued, fostering an environment of inclusivity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Performing 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 RN/Case Manager
  immediately.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and
  respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen
  as often as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant through the appropriate State Board of
  Nursing.
• Current CPR card required.
• Valid driver's license with maintenance of safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in
  accordance with state requirements