CNA - Hospice Aide - Anne Arundel County

Gentiva - Milford Mill, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Milford Mill, MD

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Full Time Hospice Aide at Heartland Hospice, you will provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and emotional support. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients, ensuring they receive dignified and respectful care during their most critical moments. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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 the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding patient when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• 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.
• Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need