CNA-CE Virg

Description

 

Edgewood Healthcare is looking for qualified, compassionate and dependable individuals to work with CaringEdge Home Health and Hospice services as a full time CNA.  This hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary team that works under the supervision of a registered nurse. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Directly involved with caring for patients and promoting comfort on a daily basis by providing assistance with Activates of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, ambulation, etc.)
• Participate in and receive nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Insure that necessary documentation is completed timely describing the care provided, including patient response and status.
• Promptly & appropriately notify the nurse manager of any change in patient condition, i.e. injury, accident, adverse change or skin condition
• Provide privacy for the patient when performing any care.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

If you are seeking an opportunity to truly "make a difference", this position could be for you.

Minimum Requirements

 

A successful candidate possesses the following:

• Active CNA license
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification
• Hospice/ Nursing Home/ Assisted Living and/or home health experience strongly preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to read & follow written instructions & effective documentation of care given.

Edgewood maintains a drug-free work environment and offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing and passing a drug and alcohol test.