CNA- Part-time- Hospice- Leominster area
Company: The Care Team
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.
Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a
Part-Time CNA in Leominster, MA and surrounding areas. CNA needs to
have 12-16 hours of available time Monday - Friday during the hours
of 8:30am - 4:30pm. We specialize in providing Home Care and
Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new
and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. At the
Care Team we offer:
- Engaging Company Culture
- Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
- Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and
collaboration with the best of the best in your field
- Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
- Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology As a
member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit
choices including:
- A full benefits package including Health, dental, and
vision
- 401k with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible spending
- Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short
Term Disability
- Accident Coverage Additionally, the CNA will:
- CNA under the direction and ongoing supervision of the
registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to
the patient:
- CNA bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
- A bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
- Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under
the care plan.
- Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by
appropriate professional personnel
- Performing such incidental household services as are essential
to the patient's well being at home.
- Preparing meals including a special diet.
- Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood
pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
- Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources
available.
- CNA provides emotional support and compassionate care to the
patient and family unit.
- Demonstrates listening skills.
- Offers encouragement when appropriate.
- Practices patience in voice and manner.
- CNA maintains required competency and skills.
- Documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and
evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
- The clinical record shall contain notes for each service
provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to
a patients home (including a private residence, assisted living
facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours
of the visit.
- Participates in an annual performance review.
- Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family
situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying
the RN.
- Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations
and policy.
- Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
- Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education
programs per year.
- Maintains current certification as required by the State.
- Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease
protocols. Requirements
- Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core
values.
- Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures
regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those
regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and
emergency management.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA
regulations. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED Graduate from an
approved training and competency course. Industry experience
Minimum 2 years of experience as a CNA, preferred. Active patient
contact within the past three years is preferred. Regulatory
Requirements Licensed or registered in the State of Massachusetts.
Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check. Completed health
statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the
position. Valid state drivers license. Proof of current automobile
insurance. TB testing per agency policy
Keywords: The Care Team, Leominster , CNA- Part-time- Hospice- Leominster area, Healthcare , Leominster, Massachusetts
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