CNA- Hospice- Lafayette - The Care Team Home Health & Hospice

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    Job Location
    Lafayette- Hospice - Lafayette, IN

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    None

    Job Category
    CNA/HHA

    Description

    The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

    Come join our growing team The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Full-Time CNA in Lafayette, IN and surrounding areas. Primary hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

    We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:
    • Engaging Company Culture
    • Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
    • Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
    • Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility
    • Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
    As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including:
    • A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision
    • 401k with company match
    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Flexible spending
    • Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability
    • Accident Coverage
    Additionally, the CNA will:
    • CNA under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
    • CNA bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
      • A bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
      • Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
      • Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel
      • Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well being at home.
      • Preparing meals including a special diet.
      • Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
      • Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources available.
    • CNA provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
    • CNA demonstrates listening skills.
      • Offers encouragement when appropriate.
      • Practices patience in voice and manner.
    • CNA maintains required competency and skills.
    • CNA documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
    • The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patients home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
      • Participates in an annual performance review.
      • Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
      • Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
      • Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
      • Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year.
      • Maintains current certification as required by the State.
      • Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
    Qualifications
    • Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
    • Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
    • Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
    Regulatory Requirements
    • Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
    • Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
    • Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
    • Valid state drivers license.
    • Proof of current automobile insurance.
    • TB testing per agency policy
    EDUCATION:
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Graduate from an approved training and competency course.