Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant (C N A)

We're lookinig for 2 Excellent C N As from the Peabody / Danvers area to help us support Serenity Hospice.

Certified Nurse Assistant (C N A)   to support Serenity Hospice of Alliance Health and Human Services.

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

Serenbity Hospice  and  Rosewood are both part of  Alliance Health.   While Rosewood supports the skilled nursing facility, Serenity Hospice supports families in the area who would like their family memeber to enter Hospice Care.   As the backbone to our multidisciplinary care approach, you have an opportunity to make a real difference in an elder's life.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking for team-oriented individuals to join our clinical team.

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

Full-Time

Alliance Health is a not-for-profit with (9) skilled nursing facilities within MA. We offer a competitive salary, health, dental and vision benefits. We also have a 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement and company paid life insurance!

Job Title / Position : Certified Hospice Aide / Home Health Aide

Reports To : Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description Summary

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services for a patient as assigned on the patient’s CNA plan of Care to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote hygiene, dignity and comfort.  The hospice aide is responsible for reporting abnormal observations to RN case manager and documenting observations and assigned care performed in electronic medical record in timely and expected manner.

The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes dignity, hygiene, comfort quality, and safety of a patient's care.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following :

1.

Performing personal care needs only as delegated by aide care plan developed by RN and attending to his / her requests promptly.  If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

2.

Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

3.

Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O 2 etc.)

4.

Providing personal care including safe transfers, baths, oral hygiene, skin care, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.

5.

Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.

6.

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

7.

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 having excellent interpersonal issues.

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”

11.

Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs and housekeeping needs.

12.

Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency.

13.

Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

14.

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

15.

Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

16.

Respectful of patient and family / caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

1.

Meets the training requirements of the State.

2.

Completed an accredited CNA class in Massachusetts with a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and 25 hours supervised practical training.  Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.

3.

Successful completion of the CNA certification examination and maintenance of the license per state guidelines.

4.

At least 18 years of age.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Satisfactory references from previous employers.

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

11.

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

12.

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

13.

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.

Job Limitations

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.  Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

Skills Required

1.

Good oral and written communications

2.

Good organizational skills

3.

Reliability

4.

Working Conditions

1.

Community home environment or Facility based

2.

Exposure to infectious diseases

3.

Transportation

Salary : $25 to 27 Per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage

Medical specialties :

Geriatrics

Physical setting :

Long term care

Standard shift :

Day shift

Supplemental schedule :

Holidays

Overtime

Weekly schedule :

Weekend availability

Ability to commute / relocate :

Peabody, MA, 1960 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience :

Skilled Nursing Facility : 1 year (Preferred)

Long-Term Care : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location : One local

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