CNA Hospice Full-time
Integritus Healthcare

HOSPICE AIDE (CNA)

apartment Integritus Healthcare location_onGreenfield, MA 01301, US
$18 - $22 / HOUR
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Hospice Aide (CNA) – Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Flexible Schedule| Weekly Pay | Mileage Reimbursement

Pay Range: $18 - $22/hr (based on experience)

This is a full-time 32-hour per week position. The Hospice Aide is a trained support member of the interdisciplinary team with responsibility for specialized services, which provide comfort and personal care to hospice patients.  The scope of work assigned to a Hospice Aide is determined by the individual interdisciplinary plan of care and will be under all agency policies and regulations that govern the provision of the service. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides direct patient care within the parameters of current CNA license and in accordance with PVHPC Hospice Aide competency checklist.
  • Assists in providing personal care services per plan of care.
  • Uses and maintains special equipment and supplies appropriately
  • Informs supervisor/RN case manager of any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation.
  • Recognizes need for guidance, accepts and or seeks assistance.
  • Accompanies patient outside the home when directed.
  • Reports concerns of patient abuse or neglect immediately to RN/case manager/supervisor.
  • Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient by performing household services that promote the comfort, safety, and hygiene of the patient per plan of care.
  • Assists in meeting the nutritional needs and dietary requirements of the patient by performing the following per plan of care: meal preparation, offering fluids and nutrition, assisting with feedings.
  • Participate in IDT meetings as appropriate.
  • A Hospice Aide, with additional training and proven performance, may assist with other certain procedures per plan of care such as: applying certain prescription creams and ointments, assisting with care of colostomy and appliances, or assisting with use of special devices such as a Hoyer Lift.

Qualifications

(Minimum qualifications will be considered required unless specifically stated otherwise)

Experience:

  • Minimum of one 1 year C.N.A Experience. Home Health or Hospice experience is preferred.
  • Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

Education and Training:

(Acquired through formal education, outside study, training on jobs of lesser degree, or by any combination of these. May be expressed in terms of formal educational equivalents): 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Satisfactory completion of training program approved by MDPH for HCA-III and other regulators

License, Certification & Registration:

  • Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
  • Nursing Assistant certification. CHPNA Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements:

  • Participates in the rotation of on-call schedule including weekends and holidays.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • Strong observation skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to exercise appropriate professional boundaries.

Working Conditions

  • Uniform / Dress Requirements (Beyond those requirements outlined within Policy No. C:3-015.1): None
  • May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying repair.
  • May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category:
  • OSHA exposure category:    Category I
    • Category I ― Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
    • Category II ―Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks.
    • Category III ― Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; would not be required to perform Category I tasks.

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