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Athena Health Care Systems Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Warwick, Rhode Island

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island - Warwick, RI

Posted 6 months ago

We are hiring Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team in Rhode Island!

Athena Health Care Systems has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. With homes throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Athena has been recognized as one of the largest managers of skilled nursing facilities. By enhancing the quality of life and quality of our environments, we have made our managed facilities a better place for our residents to live and a better place for employees to work.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Carries out duties assigned by RN Case Manager to increase the level of patient comfort, to maintain good personal hygiene and a safe environment for the patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Adheres to the written home health aide plan of care as prepared by the RN Case Manager.

  • Promptly reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager.

  • Assists the patient with all aspects of personal care, ambulation and positioning as required.

  • Prepares meals and assists with feeding as required.

  • Performs household services which are necessary for the health and safety of the patient and family.

  • Provides assistance with bedpans and urinals as needed.

  • Provides guidance to the caregiver regarding personal care of the patient.

  • Attends and participates in weekly team meetings, AM report, in-services, and agency meetings and other related activities when appropriate.

  • Understands and adheres to Athena Hospice of Rhode Island policies and procedures.

  • Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.

  • Maintains records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient, using documentation guidelines and standards set forth by Athena Hospice of Rhode Island.

  • Submits legible and accurate documentation of all services provided in a timely manner in accordance with home health aide documentation requirements.

  • Carries out duties and responsibilities of position in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.

  • Consistently represents Athena Hospice of Rhode Island to all internal and external customers with integrity and professionalism.

  • Encourages and maintains safety standards in the workplace and home.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must pass the Home Health Aide competency exam.

  • Must be proficient in English to the extent of being able to read and understand instructions and communicate effectively with clients.

  • Must understand and use universal precautions when dealing with clients.

  • Must have access to an automobile and must have a valid driver’s license.

  • Must be able to physically perform personal care on clients.

  • Must have a valid CNA license.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works out of the Athena Hospice of Rhode Island office with extensive travel required to patient’s homes and/or nursing facilities.We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law

Medical specialties:

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

  • Nursing home

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CNA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Features

Job CategoryCertified Nursing Assistant - CNA, Home Care/Hospice, Nursing

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