Hospice Aide/CNA (22011983)
Company: Amedisys Hospice
Location: Falmouth
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)**Benefits: **
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays* Comprehensive Health Insurance
Benefits (medical, dental, vision)* Health Savings Account, Health
Reimbursement Account, and Flexible Spending Account options* Life,
Disability, and Other Voluntary Benefits* 401(k) Retirement Savings
Plan with Company Matching Contributions* Discounted Employee Stock
Purchase Plan* Continuing Education* Fleet car for eligible
employees*Required** High school diploma or equivalent.* Current
state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per
state certification/registration requirements.* Has not had a
consecutive 24-month lapse in furnishing services for compensation;
if so, the individual must complete another training and competency
program before providing services.* Meets federal/state
requirements for this position. Hospice Aide (HA) competence will
conform with requirements in the Medicare Conditions of
Participation found in 42CFR 418.76. Must be able to successfully
pass the competency program of the care center.* Upon hire, will
have completed one of the following:Training (at least 75-hours)
and competency evaluation, the content of which addresses all
subjects listed at 42CFR 418.76 (b) & (c).A competency evaluation
program that meets the requirements of 42CFR 418.76 (c).A nurse
aide (at least 75-hours) trainingand competency evaluation program
approved by theStateas meeting the requirements of - 483.151through
- 483.154,and is currently listed in good standing on theStatenurse
aide registry.AStatelicensure program [42CFR 418.76(a)(1)(iv)].*
Current CPR certification.*Preferred** Six (6+) months of direct
patient experience within the timeframe of two (2) years, in an
institution or care center setting._Amedisys is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin,
citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual
orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other
legally protected characteristic._*What You Will Do*Performs duties
essential to personal care which are given to patients in their
home. Provides support services, under the supervision of the
appropriate professional staff, to assist the client or family in
the achievement of physical and emotional comfort according to
physicians' orders. Works with patients and their caregivers to
assist them in assuming responsibilities toward self-care.*
Provides personal care services per state/federal rules,
regulations, and/or standards.* Applies safety principles and
proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of
personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients,
transferring clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and
positioning and doing household chores.* Plans and prepares
nutritious meals, including shopping and assisting with feeding, as
assigned.* Performs homemaking and other environmental services as
assigned.* Observes, reports and documents any changes in patient's
status. If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the primary
nurse.* Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports
changes in patient's body functions as indicated.* Recognizes
emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency
procedures per care center policy.* Follows care center procedures
regarding infection control, handling of hazardous wastes, and
safety measures.* Accurately documents care provided and submits
notes and other required documents per care center policy.* Follows
specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a
registered nurse in accordance with the Plan of Care. Written
instructions are to be received prior to the delivery of services.*
Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse
or therapist.* Provides respite for patient's family/caregiver when
on-site, as appropriate.* Performs and records simple urine tests
for sugar, acetane, and albumin.* Attends funerals/call hours when
appropriate as assigned by the bereavement coordinator.Job Type:
Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Employee stock purchase plan* Flexible spending account* Health
insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Mileage
reimbursement* Paid orientation* Paid time off* Tuition
reimbursement* Vision insurancePhysical setting:* Hospital* Nursing
homeStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly schedule:* Monday to
FridayEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:*
recent CNA: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* CNA License
(Required)* drivers license (Required)Work Location: One
location
Keywords: Amedisys Hospice, New Bedford , Hospice Aide/CNA (22011983), Healthcare , Falmouth, Massachusetts
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