The Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide will provide personal care and support to hospice patients, ensuring their comfort and meeting their everyday needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, recording health information, and communicating effectively with patients and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have certification as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide and preferably one year of experience in a healthcare setting. A minimum of 75 hours of training and current CPR certification are also required.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Bristol Hospice - St. Louis, MO - St.
Louis,
MO 63131Position
Type:
FT
HourlySalary
Range: $19.00 - $21.00
HourlyJob
Shift: AnyAre you an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA)? We are looking for compassionate CNAs and HHAs who have a heart for patients and families. Did you know we offer a unique Sweet Dreams Program? This program is designed to help our patients relax and improve their chances of getting a restful night’s sleep. Click here to learn more about our Sweet Dreams Program. The Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Our
Culture
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
Integrity: We are honest and professional.
Trust
We count on each other.
Excellence
We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
Accountability
We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
Mutual
Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
QualificationsAs a
Sweet
Dreams
CNA
You
Will: (includes but not limited to) Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs Care for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as needed Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required Provide aroma therapy and gentle touch Provide lotion rubs to hands and feet Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. Help patients dress and undress Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager Assist patients with ambulation and exercise Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs And additional duties as assigned Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
HSA
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Advanced Training Programs
PTO and Paid Holidays
All other duties as assigned
Requirements: Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required per state regulations Preferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter Current CPR certification
Our
Ideal
Candidate
Has the
Following
Skills and
Knowledge: Ability to read and follow written instructions An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene Ability to communicate effectively Strong organizational skills Understanding of plan of care documentation Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
Calm demeanor when entering the patients home
We
Got the
Perks: Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. racteristics.
