CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - HOSPICE AIDE

BrightSpring Health Services • Full-time • MONTICELLO, MN, US • 6m ago

Our Company

Hospice of the Midwest

Overview

Our Hospice Aide/CNAs are the heart of our organization who support patients by performing personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. Apply today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

Performs personal care needs when given a patient's assignment and attends his/her requests promptly
- Reports to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task
Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
Assists in feeding the patient as assigned
Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency and when on the plan of care
Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager
- Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues

Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed
Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders
Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals
Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs
Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned
Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

Qualifications

Meets the training requirements of the State
Completed a minimum of seventy five hours of classroom and supervised practical training Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory sixteen hours of practical training
Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
At least eighteen years of age
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Satisfactory references from previous employers
Ability to work with little direct supervision
Secure with issues of death/dying
Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
Possess and maintains current CPR certification
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene
Successfully completes a probationary period
- This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills

About our Line of Business

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Hospice of the Midwest is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Hospice of the Midwest, please visit hospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us on Facebook.

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