Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Omaha, NE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $18.00

Benefits

competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Telemedicine program

Type 2 diabetes management program via Virta Health

Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics

generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays

pre-tax FSA and HSA plans with company contributions

401(k) with company matching contributions

Career growth opportunities at branch and corporate levels

One on one onboarding program with a nurse preceptor

free Continuing Education Units

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance

local and national award programs

Referral Bonus Program

mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program

financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Job Description

Gentiva is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. Operating nearly 600 locations across 38 states, Gentiva is committed to delivering compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of patients' homes. With a broad network of trusted brands such as Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care, Heartland Home Health, and Illumia Health, Gentiva stands at the forefront of high-quality caregiving.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company fosters a ... Show More

Job Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
Six months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred
Current driver’s license and automobile insurance
Current CPR certification
Ability to provide care wherever the patient calls home
Compassionate, kind and empathetic nature
Flexibility and composure in crisis situations

Job Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
Six months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred
Additional experience in hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel preferred
Current CPR certification
Compassionate, kind and empathetic to patients and their families
Ability to provide care wherever the patient calls home
Flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis

Job Duties

Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor
Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene
Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Prepare and serve light meals
Assist in feeding patient when needed
Assist the patient in ambulation
Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse
Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens
Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations
Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household
Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team
Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver
Practice infection control measures and standard precautions
Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries
Attend staff meetings
Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor
Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation

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