Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

As a Transitions Care Certified Nursing Assistant you are a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary work group and perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. This role is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Certified Nursing Assistants will travel locally and are responsible for the following:

Major Responsibilities

• Understands the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to their requests promptly.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on site as appropriate.
• Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

• Competitive salary
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Auto Allowance
• Gas Card
• Company Equipment
• Paid Time Off
• Free Scrub Tops

• Meet the training requirements of the State: CNA certification.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.