Hospice CNA - Denver, CO - Full-time / Part-time

Employees in this function are responsible for the hands-on delivery of care for
patients in their homes. This requires certification as a Nursing
Assistant or Medical Assistant.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hospice Aide responsibilities and tasks are according to the Plan of Care and include, but are not limited to:
• Providing care consistent with written instructions;
• Assisting with personal hygiene;
• Assisting with ambulation and exercise;
• Reporting changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN Case Manager;
• Providing nutritional support by assisting in oral feeding;
• Performing other related supportive tasks as specified by organizational policy.
• Communicating with the Hospice RN Case Manager regarding services
  provided and significant findings regarding the patient's functional
  status and change in care needs.
• Documenting the patient's response to care in compliance to the
  Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care Policy and Procedures at the time
  services are provided.
• Submitting documented visit records and completing all job duties in a
  manner that meets the accepted standards of practice and the Evercare
  Hospice & Palliative Care Policies and Procedures.
• Participating with the on-call rotations as assigned.
• Attending and participating regularly in Hospice Staff meetings.
• Contributing to achieving the company's mission.
• Working collaboratively with others to achieve goals.
• Flexible hours.
• Moderate work experience within own function.
• Some work is completed without established procedures.
• Basic tasks are completed without review by others.
• Supervision/guidance is required for higher level tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• CPR Certification.
• CNA Certification.
• Ability to travel 100% of the time within Denver Metro area.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic (or higher) level of Computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of Hospice experience.
• Bilingual fluency with English and Spanish.

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US Healthcare system.

OptumHealth
helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by
educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping
them to navigate the system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on
track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives
in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on
our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation
& Performance.

At
OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's
focused on transformational change in the Healthcare system. You will
leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And
you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than
you've ever imagined.

Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

UnitedHealth
Group
is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject
to random drug testing.