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Hospice Aide - Night Shift
Are you a compassionate Hospice Aide, looking for a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further than Big Bend Hospice.
We are hiring a Hospice Aide (Day Shift) to join the Inpatient Unit Team. As a Hospice Aide (CNA), you will be responsible for caring for our Hospice patients in the Inpatient Unit settings. The incumbent will give personal care under the supervision of the RN. Actively support and promote the philosophy and mission statement.
Schedule: This full-time position will work three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays.
Our Hospice Aides:
(duties include, but are not limited to)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the hospice philosophy.
- The Hospice Aide is responsible for attending to the personal care needs of the terminally ill patients under Big Bend Hospice care.
- The Hospice Aide works under the direct supervision of the Hospice Registered Nurse.
- The Hospice Aide follows the direction of the care plan.
- Document timely and appropriately.
- Participate in end-of-life care for the patient and family.
- Inform RN of any changes in the condition.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must have an active Florida Certified Nursing Aide certificate.
- BLS Required
- Must maintain active Florida Driver's License
- Hospice, Home Health experience preferred
- Compassionate with sound judgment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and medical software systems
- Ability to handle stress and long shifts
Why Big Bend Hospice?
We Got the Perks:
- Annual PTO accrual
- 9 recognized company holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance
- 403B match after one year of employment
- Employee recognition programs and discounts
- PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles
About Us
Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.
Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires exceptional people with the spirit and commitment to providing compassionate care.
Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1983. Our non-profit's mission is to “inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time.”
Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org or us on Instagram or Facebook.
Our Culture
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
- Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
- Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
- Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
- Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
- Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
- Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential
Join a Team that inspires hope!
Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
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