Hospice Aide (CNA) - $1,500 and $500 SIGN ON BONUS

Summary

The Hospice Aide is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team. He/she is assigned to care for patients who require personal care services. The Hospice Aide reports to the Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager, but receives direct supervision from the RN Case Manager or designee.

The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing and/or assisting the patient with personal care needs, ambulation, supplementary services including meal preparation, and other appropriate tasks as indicated by the RN Case Manager or designee. Charting on the appropriate agency forms is also required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification of successful completion of a CNA or CNA/ Home Health Aide course approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Certification must be in good standing with the nurse aide registry and not have had a lapse in furnishing services within a 24 month period.
• In lieu of an HHA certificate, successful passing of hospice aide written test and skills assessment.
• Experience in the field as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant is preferred.
• Availability to work day, evening or night hours, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Has a compassionate, warm and accepting attitude toward people.
• Demonstrates a sympathetic, mature attitude in caring for the sick and disabled and an ability to deal with different ideas and value systems.
• Ability to respect confidentiality of patients and families.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Please apply online: https://www.caredimensions.org/careers/apply.cfm

Our 18-bed inpatient Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln is OPEN and we’re hiring! The Care Dimensions Hospice House will feature many of the same attributes that have made Kaplan House such a refuge for patients and families, including:

• 18 private suites with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; two rooms will be equipped for pediatric patients
• Tastefully decorated home-like rooms that encourage the display of personal items and photographs, and have window seats or openings to patios with views of the gardens and natural surroundings
• Considerable space to accommodate reclining chairs and comfortable couches, allowing loved ones to stay overnight
• A warm, welcoming atmosphere with fully-equipped kitchens, living rooms, chapel, library, children's areas, meeting room and counseling areas
• A serene, tranquil environment with lovely gardens, pathways and views of the Cambridge Reservoir
• Easy access, centrally located close to I-95/Route 128

Hospice Aide Positions

• Full Time & Part Time: Day and Evening Shifts
• Weekdays & Weekends

Summary

The Hospice Aide is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, and is responsible for providing and/or assisting the patient with personal care needs, ambulation, supplementary services including meal preparation, and other appropriate tasks as indicated by the RN Case Manager or designee. Charting on the appropriate agency forms is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is Required
• Certification must be in good standing with the nurse aide registry and not have had a lapse in furnishing services within a 24-month period
• Successful passing of Care Dimensions’ hospice aide written test and skills assessment
• High Integrity; Ability to apply good judgement
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred

We provide ongoing preceptor and mentoring opportunities, as well as in-service training programs that enable employees to earn required CEUs.