Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

An established hospice agency is currently seeking full time CNAs for the Biddeford and south Maine area and offering a $2,500 sign on bonus! This position provides personal care services and promotes excellent end of life care. This successful national company is a premier provider of end-of-life care and is great place to work!

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Gives or assists with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair treatments, nails and skin care.
Assists with elimination, utilizing a bedpan or urinal, commode or bathroom.
Assists patient with eating and meal preparation including special diets prescribed for
patient.

Assists with positioning, transfers and ambulation, with or without assistive devices.
Assists patient with prescribed range of motion and prescribed exercise which patient and aide have been taught by designated professional personnel.
Assists with application of non-prescription topical ointments.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Assists patient with ostomy (where function is normal and care is routine). Includes emptying pouch, changing appliance and assisting with preparation of irrigation procedure.
Charts tasks.
Communicates with patient’s families and related persons, and co-workers to achieve an effective exchange of verbal/nonverbal and written information.
Observe and report deviations from the usual physical and mental status of the patient and any unusual occurrence(s) to staff nurse within a timely manner.
Provides holistic care to hospice patients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training

2. Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC)

3. Current Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification ((may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)

4. Current Food Handlers Permit

5. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)

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

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

8. Prior experience in hospice, orderly, acute , rehabilitative, or long term care facility. 1 year previous home health/hospice experience preferred

9. Basic computer skills to document in electronic medical records (EMR)

10. At least 18 years of age.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road