CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Company: Grane Hospice Care
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Our Company:Grane Hospice CareOverview:Monday - Friday DaylightFlexible HoursOne Holiday/YearLimited Weekends.49/mile reimbursement
Our Hospice Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discountsResponsibilities:
  • Perform personal care needs
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist in feeding the patient when necessary
  • Take and record temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered
  • Assist in ambulation and exercise, as instructed
  • Assist patient in self-administration of medication
  • Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly
  • Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
  • Keep the patient's living area clean and orderly
  • Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
  • Additional responsibilities as assignedQualifications:
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Completion of Certified Nurse Aide/State Tested Nurse Aide training and current licensure to practice in state of operation
    • 1 year CNA/STNA experience required
    • Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred
    • Self-directing with ability to work to work with little direct supervision
    • Commitment to clinical and documentation excellenceAbout our Line of Business: At Grane Hospice Care, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Grane Hospice Care is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Grane Hospice Care, please visit www.granehospice.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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