Hospice Care Assistant

6 days ago


Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States Gentiva Hospice Full time
About the Role

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 patients maintain good personal hygiene and assist with daily living activities.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, including preparing and serving light meals and assisting with feeding patients when needed.
  • Assist patients with ambulation and provide support with the safe use of walkers or wheelchairs.
  • 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.
  • Promote patients' mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest and provide basic emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
  • Report any changes in patients' mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
  • Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
  • Additional preferred experience includes 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.
  • Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
  • Current CPR certification.
About Gentiva Hospice

Gentiva Hospice is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis.

What We Offer
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.
  • Opportunity to participate in a fleet program.
  • Competitive salaries.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.


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