Hospice CNA - (PRN)

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient / client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient / client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Job Qualifications :

• Education : High School Diploma Preferred.
• Licensure : Must have a current driver's license. Must have valid Certified Nursing Assistant license / certification.
• Experience : At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency. Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a State licensure program that meets State and Federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation. An individual is not considered to have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individuals most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42CFR 409.45 for compensation.
• Skills : Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
• Transportation : Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients' / clients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; Ability to work a flexible schedule; Ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients / clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient / client needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient / client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Essential Functions :

Benefits & More :

Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include :

Traditions' Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.