CNA

Licking RoxAnn Wurst 573-674-1127 We are looking for a compassionate CNA to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients homes in accordance with an established care plan.
Responsibilities: Perform domestic and household task Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital Administer simple prescribed medications Assist with clients personal care activities Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition Maintain patients care records and document provided services Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise Collect routine specimens Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support Education and Licensing: Certified Nurses Aide training High School graduation or GED preferred but not mandatory.
Must be able to read, comprehend, follow directions, and write literate and legible reports.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrates to qualified Registered Nurse skilled performance of designated job duties on competency assessment prior to independent assignment in home.
Must pass written competency evaluation exam given by a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience in home health hospice care.
Only after considered competent may visits be made.
Professional Experience: Hospice, home health, or long-term care experience preferred but not mandatory.
Specialized Knowledge: 1.
Current knowledge of Federal and State rules regulating hospice care is desirable but not mandatory.
2.
Must demonstrate desire and motivation to educate self upon employment.
3.
The ability to work comfortably and in a caring manner with clients.
4.
Knowledge of and commitment to Hospice philosophy of palliative care, pain control, and comfort measures rather than cure or rehabilitation.
Employee Benefits: Three Rivers Hospice offers excellent benefits, for full time and part time employees, at affordable rates.
United Health Care Insurance for full time employees.
Voluntary coverage for Dental & Vision- Assurant, for full time employees.
Life / Accident - up $100,000 benefit for full time employees enrolled in medical coverage.
FREE benefit.
Additional coverage optional.
401-K retirement savings plan - Through Trans America, for any full time employee.
Company matches savings.
Voluntary coverage for accident, cancer, disability.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Combine these benefits along with our compassionate, and professional work environment, and you have the ultimate career package.
Three Rivers Hospice does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, religion, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation or other status protected by law.