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Job description
We are hiring part-time Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts in the Haverhill area!
nThis is an on-the-road position covering Middlesex and Essex Counties. Weekly pay. $22 to $24 an hour, depending on experience. Benefits available!
nYou perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
nExperience & Education:
nnnMust hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in Massachusetts.
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nnPrior hospice or home health experience required.
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n nDuties & Responsibilities:
nnnPerforming personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
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nnProviding patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
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nnMeeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
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nnGiving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
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nnAssisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
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nnPlanning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
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nnAssisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
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nnTaking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
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nnProviding proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
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nnAssessing and 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.
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nnAssisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
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nnProvide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
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nnAssistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
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nnOffering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Helping as assigned with light laundry needs.
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nnPerforming range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
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nnProviding respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
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nnKeeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
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n nBenefits:
nnnCompetitive and Weekly Pay
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nnHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
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nnOvertime Pay for Hourly Employees
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nnCareer Advancement Opportunities
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nnExclusive Employer Discount Program
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n nAvailable for Eligible Team Members:
nnnEmployer Paid Life Insurance
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nn401(k) with Employer Match
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nnVacation and Personal Time
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nnHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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n nWe 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).
Worksite address
haverhill, MA, 01832, US
Who can apply
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