HOSPICE CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

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Silver State Hospice Care is a rapidly growing healthcare leader committed to providing the best physical, emotional, and spiritual care to patients and their families. We pride ourselves on hiring the most compassionate, skilled professionals and we invest in our teams with the tools and resources needed to support personal and professional growth and development as well as the tools and resources needed to safely perform their duties including access to proper PPE. As the Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will have the opportunity to provide hands-on compassionate care to our patients and their families with the support of our clinical team (physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists). Our CNAs spend more time with our patients than any other team member and are a vital part of our care teams.

General Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
  • Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
  • 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.
  • Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
  • Maintains required competency and skills.
  • Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.

Requirements:

  • Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
  • Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.
  • Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for hospice.
  • Understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of the terminally ill.
  • Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision.
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patients place of residence throughout Clark County

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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