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Gentiva CNA Hospice Aide Continuous Care in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Our Company
Heartland 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.
Overview
We are looking for an Aide Continuous Care (CNA) to join our hospice team to provide continuous, bed-side care in situations where our hospice patients need that type of support.
This is a day schedule - 3 12-hour days per week.
This position will directly report to the Executive Director and is responsible for providing personal care and services to the terminally ill to augment the care given by family members in a patient’s residence or patient care facility during periods of crisis. The Aide functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or clinical supervisor.
Gives basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household
Reports any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team
Completes documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation
Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year
About You
High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) license
The hospice agency must ensure the Hospice Aide has successfully completed 75 hours of training and a competency evaluation prior to hire. The hospice agency must ensure the training meets the requisite requirements.
Six months direct patient care experience in an institutional setting, prefer one year.
Additional preferred experience includes hospice, home health, oncology, or geriatric experience.
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional growth and development opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2024-114126
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Heartland Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only