Hospice/Home Health (CNA)-Full time-East Mountains/ABQ Heights Area

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement 

 
Job Summary
Hospice Aides are Certified Nursing Assistants and key members of the hospice care team. If you are interested in working with people during a sacred time of life, a changing work environment, and being a part of a compassionate team, hospice may be just the right job for you! 

Responsibilities 

• Perform client personal care needs and support other clients and family every-day-needs as supported by the hospice plan of care
• Record and report important health information including temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and/or oxygen saturation, and blood pressure as indicated in the plan of care
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population and co-workers
• Work under the supervision of a nurse: 
  • Promptly communicating any family or client concerns or changes in status
  • Consulting with a nurse with regard to suggested changes in treatment
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

 
Qualifications

• Current State CNA Certification in good standing
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing hospice operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations, and to be close to clients who may be actively dying
• Commitment to adhere to professional boundaries
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.