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Hospice CNA
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$39,212 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Our investment in you:
Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k) PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow Daily/Weekly mileage reimbursement Hospice certification incentive program-earn more money each year Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical Excellent vision and dental 401(k) retirement plan with company match Supplemental life insurance Company-paid short-term disability Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans Family and medical leave Paid bereavement and jury duty leave Wellness reimbursement incentives Our support for you: Locally and family-owned, private company 24/7 direct access to your support team On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you Career paths and continuing education Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team Employee assistance program for you and your family Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need) Helping Hand interest-free loans Benefits may vary based on employment status.Hospice CNA Responsibilities:
Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly, always following the patient's plan of care. Meeting safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly. Provide personal care to the patient including meal preparation. Taking and recording temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered, with appropriate completed/demonstrated competency. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement terms and activities.Hospice CNA Qualifications:
Meets training and licensing requirements for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Pennsylvania. Minimum 1-year experience; experience in a nursing home, home care, or hospice experience preferable. Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying and can provide a calm manner when in a patient's home. Demonstrates proper boundaries, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene. Must maintain a driver's license in good standing and maintain an automobile in good working order. Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required. CPR certified and able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care:
Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story—their Lifesong . EOE Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- 401(k) Plans