Our CompanynnGentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.nnOverviewnnJoin us to make a difference when life matters mostnnWe believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.nnAs a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:nnReport directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.nnHelp the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.nnAssist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.nnPrepare and serve light meals.nnAssist in feeding patient when needed.nnAssist the patient in ambulation.nnAssist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.nnAssist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.nnAssist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.nnAttempt to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.nnGive basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.nnReport any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.nnDemonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.nnPractice infection control measures and standard precautions.nnProvide accurate documentation with visit itinerariesnnAttend staff meetings.nnParticipate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.nnComplete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.nnAbout YounnHospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:nnHospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.nnComfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.nnDemonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.nnCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.nnSix (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.nnAdditional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.nnCurrent driver’s license and automobile insurance.nnCurrent CPR certificationnnGentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.nnMembers of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care.nnHome Health Aide, Home Health Aid, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA Weekly Pay, CNA Weekly Pay, HHA, CNA, Hospice Aide, Hospice Aid, Nurse AssistantnnWe OffernnComprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOnnOpportunity to Participate In a Fleet ProgramnnCompetitive SalariesnnMileage ReimbursementnnProfessional Growth and Development OpportunitiesnnLegalesennThis is a safety-sensitive positionnnEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsnnWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsnnWe are proud to be an EEO employernnWe maintain a drug-free workplacennReqID: 2024-109603nCategory: ClinicalnPosition Type: Flex/Per DiemnCompany: Gentiva HospicenType of Service: Hospice Only