Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - FT Hospice Program

Description

 

Dear Virginia,  we're currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, self-motivated and detail-oriented  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  to join our  CaringEdge Hospice team full-time, day shift,  to care for patients in their homes.  CaringEdge is the health services division of Edgewood Healthcare, a company that's been serving and caring for seniors since 1993.

As a CNA at CaringEdge,  would be a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary team that works under the supervision of a registered nurse. Y ou would be responsible helping our patients  maintain dignity and quality of life, by developing a communicative environment in which each individual feels comforted, cared for and involved in their own end of life care and decision making .

Join a team that puts  HEART  into everything we do! We  CARE  from the heart,  SERVE  from the heart and  OPEN  our hearts to the patients, families and teammates we support each day. Enjoy all of this, in a challenging, fast-paced environment, plus opportunities for professional development!

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.

We offer a competitive salary along with full time and part time benefits packages for employees.

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