CNA - Hospice Aide - Cornerstone Hospice

CNA - Hospice Aide

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role : The CNA - Hospice Aide performs personal care, homemaker assistance and defined nursing procedures for patients and their caregivers while under RN direction and supervision.

Qualifications : High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Current certification as CNA in the state in which employee will be working

Minimum of six (6) months of CNA or Home Health Aide experience

Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12 / 31 / 2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10 / 1 / 2023. For CNA in a Hospice House, the deadline is 3 / 31 / 2023.

Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Reliable transportation to meet work schedule

Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English

Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for ill patients and their families

Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to : lifting patients and / or equipment, bending, pushing / pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Must be able to physically access any home or facility in assigned area (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)

Must be able / willing to have contact with individuals with communicable diseases

Competencies : Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all employees :

• Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and / or services provided to all clients
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
• Observe Company's health, safety and security practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within Company
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Promote Company through participation in community and professional organizations
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Advance electronic media skills
• Support company research and educational activities
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Job Responsibilities :

Some locations may require :

Physical Demands for Post Offer / Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.) : While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required : see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to : safely transfer / ambulate patients; stand; sit; reach with hands / arms; lift; bend; pull; push; balance. Occasionally required to : stoop / crouch; kneel; climb stairs.

This position requires consent to drug and / or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.