About this opportunity
Ambercare lists this CNA opportunity in clarksville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tennessee Quality Care Hospice is hiring a CNA to join our growing team in Clarksville! Enjoy working for a well-established company and full benefits including a generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more. Apply today and start your career with Tennessee Quality Care!
HOURS : Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30pm. No On-Call
COVERAGE AREA: Clarksville, TN and the surrounding counties.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
A Culture That Cares:
Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate hospice team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Robust paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost
• Employee discount program
Qualifications:
Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.
Maintains a current CPR certification.
List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients
18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwise
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Secure with issues of death/dying.
Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
Good oral and written communication
Good organizational skills
Valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation
What You'll Do: Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assigned
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
Performs other duties as assigned
Ready to Start a Rewarding Career?
Apply today and take the next step toward a fulfilling future with Tennessee Quality Care!
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Worksite address
clarksville, TN, 37040, US
Who can apply
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