Certified Hospice Aide, CNA

Ahava Hospice -

Certified Hospice Aide, CNA

Ahava Hospice is growing and looking for a Certified Hospice Aide, CNA to join our teams’ mission and believe in our core values! Our mission :   To show unconditional love through purposeful actions, providing wholehearted, individualized care to those in their end of life journey.

Our Core Values...

L  -  Luminous care for patients and their families

O  -  Offering comfort and support during difficult times

V  -  Valuing every life with dignity and respect

E  -  Empathetic professionals providing person centered services

Quarterly Pay Increase : All full-time Care Team Member will receive quarterly increases

Discounts / perks, Insured for Life, and Free Telehealth Services!!!

Mileage Reimbursement, federal rate!

This is how we create a culture to lead with LOVE. Come join a new start up hospice company! We seek a Hospice Aide, CNA with an enthusiastic attitude for change, compassionate, critical thinker who is team oriented but also independent who can adapt comfortably with a new changing environment. Will wear many hats and have multiple responsibilities.  We are searching for an aide to join our team and help us care for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

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, O2 etc.

Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

Planning and repairing nutritious meals, including shipping, as assigned.

Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.

Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.

Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency.

Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominences.

Assessing and reporting 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 issues.

Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

Provide normal range of motion and transfers / positioning as directed.

Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders"

Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. 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.

Keeping Patients living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedure and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Respectful of patient and family / caregiver environment and patients personal needs.

POSTION QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the training requirements of the state.

Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.

At least 18 years of age

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

Satisfactory references from previous employers.

Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision, secure with issues of death / dying. Provides a calm manner when a patient's home.

Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

Demonstrated tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

Successfully completes a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Good oral and written communications

Good organizational skills

Certified

WORKING CONDITIONS

Community home environment

Exposure to infectious diseases

In and out of automobile.

Come be a part of our growing team at Ahava Hospice!

Lomed