CNA

Hospice AideTennessee Quality Care Hospice is hiring a CNA to join our growing team in Camden! Enjoy working for a well-established company and full benefits including a generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more. Apply today and start your career with Tennessee Quality Care!Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30pm.Coverage Area: Camden, TN and the surrounding counties.A Culture That Cares: Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate hospice team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.Comprehensive Benefits Package • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month • 401(k) with generous company match • Robust paid time off and paid holidays • Mileage reimbursement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee referral bonuses • Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost • Employee discount programQualifications:Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.Maintains a current CPR certification.List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwiseAbility to read and follow written instructions and document care givenUnderstands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally illIs self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.Secure with issues of death/dying.Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.Good oral and written communicationGood organizational skillsValid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportationWhat You'll Do:The Hospice CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) 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. The CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.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 lined as often as assignedAssisting in dressing and undressing patients as assignedPlanning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assignedAssisting in feeding the patient as assignedTaking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominenceReporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issuesAssisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapistPerforming range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriateRespectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needsMaintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive informationPerforms other duties as assignedReady to Start a Rewarding Career? Apply today and take the next step toward a fulfilling future with Tennessee Quality Care!