CNA Immediate Hospice Care

Hospice Aide/CNA
Stillwater Hospice is a dynamic, growing and exciting company and we are looking for additional teammates to join an already remarkable staff in Butte, Montana. Since 2017, Stillwater has proven to be the hospice of choice and is the largest hospice provider in Montana. Pay Rate: $18 - $22 hourly
Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Accrual of PTO starts immediately

Flexible Work Schedule with Work/Life Balance
The hospice aide 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 hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
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 Case Manager immediately.
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, O 2 etc.)
Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders."
Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
Meets the training requirements of the State.
Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of class room must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications, and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.
The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
Community home environment
Exposure to infectious diseases