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Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant (Augusta County)

Hospice of the Piedmont Inc
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Ivy, VA 22945, US

Salary

$19 - $24 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Hospice of the Piedmont is looking for a compassionate Hospice Aide to provide personal care and support to patients during their end-of-life journey.
  • The position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant registration from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and one year of relevant experience, with hospice experience preferred.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, health monitoring, maintaining electronic medical records, and ensuring a clean and safe patient environment.
  • The role offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and the position involves physical demands such as lifting and frequent travel.

Description

Imagine being the person who brings comfort, dignity, and a sense of peace to someone during one of life鈥檚 most important journeys. It鈥檚 not just about physical care鈥攊t鈥檚 about listening, sharing smiles, and creating moments that matter. Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a Hospice CNA to join our stellar team of compassionate healthcare professionals.


Qualified candidates must live in or near Augusta County.聽


Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00.聽


In this role you will provide a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the well-being and comfort of patients. Key duties include:

Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, toileting, mobility, medication, and meal preparation.

Health Monitoring: Measuring and recording fluid intake/output, and reporting changes to the nurse supervisor.

Documentation: Maintaining electronic medical records (EMR) and documenting services provided.

Housekeeping: Performing light housekeeping duties in the patient area.

Patient Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment while following infection control principles.

Emergency Procedures: Recognizing and responding to emergencies.

Professional Development: Maintaining competency and registration.


Essential Skills for Success:

路 Self-motivation聽

路 Time management

路 Ability to build trust and rapport with patients and families

路 Ability to function in stressful situations

路 Basic computer skills


Qualifications:聽

路 Registered by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Certified Nursing Assistant

路 One year of relevant experience required

路 Hospice experience, preferred

路 Driver鈥檚 license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance


Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:聽

路 Regular use of hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. Frequent standing, sitting, climbing, and balancing. Occasional walking, tasting, and smelling.

路 Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair.

路 Effective telephone communication, keyboarding, and regular use of a computer screen.

路 Frequent travel


Hospice of the Piedmont offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plans with employer matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.


Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.


**Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.**




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