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

Harmony Home Health & Hospice

Albuquerque, NM·Posted 23d ago

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Full-TimeHealth InsuranceDental & VisionFlexible Schedule

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.