Job Description
Job Description
Hospice CNA - Join Our Care Team in Barnstable County!
$2,000 sign-on bonus available!*
Job Summary:
We are seeking per diem Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts in Barnstable County. As a Hospice CNA, you will provide high-quality care and support to patients in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. This is an on-the-road position that requires a reliable, insured vehicle. $23 to $26.50 an hour with weekly pay.
Responsibilities:
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Perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet their personal needs and promote comfort
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Observe patient, report observations, and document observations and care performed
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Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care
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Meet the safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly
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Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, as ordered
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Provide proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominences
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Assess and report on the patient's condition and significant changes to appropriate team members
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Assist with ambulation, exercise, and normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed
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Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as "reminders"
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Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals
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Help with light laundry needs and plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
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Perform range-of-motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service
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Keep the patient's living area clean and orderly
Requirements:
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Must hold an active and unencumbered CNA license in Massachusetts
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Prior experience in hospice or home health preferred
What We Offer:
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Mileage reimbursement
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Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
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Overtime pay for hourly employees
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Career advancement opportunities
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Exclusive employer discount program
Benefits (available for eligible team members):
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Employer-paid life insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Vacation and personal time
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
*Employment conditions apply
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).