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CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Hospice - Kingston Springs, United States - Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Description
Our Company:
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Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview:
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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.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
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Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts
Responsibilities:
Perform personal care needs
Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding the patient when necessary
Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency when on patients plan of care
Assist in ambulation and exercise, as instructed
Assist patient in self-administration of medication
Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly
Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
Keep the patient's living area clean and orderly
Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
Additional responsibilities as assigned
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:
Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need.
Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization.We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.
Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company.
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