Hospice Aide/CNA

We are seeking a Hospice CNA to join our team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.

Do you have a heart for hospice care? Caring Hearts Hospice offers a unique work environment in healthcare with flexible schedule options, down time while traveling to your next patient and the ability to spend more one-on-one time with your patients. CNAs are a vital and valued part of our care team!

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide optimal comfort and dignity to our patient through their end-of-life journey. We will achieve this by concentrating on patient and family-centered goals focusing not only on the medical needs but also on providing care for the mental and spiritual needs of our patients and those they hold dear.

Hospice Philosophy: Hospice care is an interdisciplinary approach designed to meet the needs physical, psychological and spiritual of a person at the end of life with the goal of comfort and not cure. Hospice considers the unit of care to extend beyond the patient and include the family and caregivers as defined by the patient.

Responsibilities: On an average day as a CNA, with Caring Hearts Hospice, you will work with our clinical team to provide patient care. Hospice care provides patients with the comfort and dignity they deserve through their end-of-life journey. This role requires daily driving in order to provide care where our patients call home, this could be a home setting, facility setting, etc.

Daily Tasks

Working hours are 8am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday Spend one-on-one time assisting hospice patients with daily living activities (Personal hygiene, bathroom needs, physical activity, etc) Report changes in the patient's conditions or environment to the attending nurse/care team Support patient teaching based on patient care plan supported by RN, Social Worker, and Chaplain Prepare and submit documentation of observations, findings, and services provided Provide social interaction and reassurance to the patient and family Perform additional, related duties as needed

Qualifications

Valid CNA certification required Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and transportation in order to travel to the patient's location Verbal and written communication skills Ability to complete patient charting on a daily basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road