Hospice Aide (CNA)
Company: ST CROIX HOSPICE LLC
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationJefferson City - Jefferson
City, MOPosition TypePer DiemTravel Percentage100%Job
CategoryHealth CareJoin our St. Croix Hospice Family!The Hospice
Aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group
working under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs
various services for a patient to meet the patient's personal needs
and to promote comfort. This role has responsibility for observing
the patient, reporting and documenting these observations and care
performed. The Hospice Aide will be assigned in a manner that
promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide patients the needed care and
attention to create a sanitary and orderly environment.Offer
positive communication with the patient and family, within realm of
ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. Perform
personal care including bathing, nail and skin care, brushing teeth
and other personal hygiene. Take and record vital signs.Aid in
dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Plan and prepare
nutritious meals, including shopping and assist in feeding the
patient if needed. Assess and report on patient's condition and
significant changes to the Case Manager. Assist in ambulation and
exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse or Therapist. Provide
normal range of motion, transfers and positioning as directed.
Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state
regulations, such as "reminders." Complete range of motion and
other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service. Adhere
to St. Croix Hospice documentation and care procedures and
standards of personal and professional conduct. Participate in
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Respectful of the patient and family/caregiver environment and
patient's personal needs.We offer amazing benefits including growth
opportunities! We have career opportunities both locally and
regionally and many of our leaders have grown from within the
company and truly understand how vital each role is in creating
quality care.The opportunity to work 1-1 with our patients,
impacting their life and their families.Two medical plan
choicesDental, vision and life insurance benefitsCustomized Mental
Health Support Program Employee Assistance Program Paid time off
and paid holidays401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer
matching Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Company-paid Basic Life
Insurance, AD, Short Term and Long-Term
DisabilityQualificationsSKILLS REQUIREDEffective communication and
interpersonal skills such as empathy and compassionTime management
and organizational skillsHigh integrity including the ability to
maintain confidentialityDemonstrates tact and patience Understands
the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to
the terminally ill.QUALIFICATIONSAt least 18 years of age.Active
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation and meet the State
specific training requirements. Licensed driver with automobile
that is insured according to organizational requirements and is in
good working order.
Keywords: ST CROIX HOSPICE LLC, Jefferson City , Hospice Aide (CNA), Healthcare , Jefferson City, Missouri
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