CNA- Full Time- Hospice- Lehigh Valley

Company: The Care Team
Location: Allentown
Posted on: March 20, 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 Full-Time CNA in >
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. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. 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:
    • Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
    • 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.
      • 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.
        • 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. Qualifications
            • 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. Regulatory Requirements
              
              • Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
              • 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 EDUCATION:
                
                • High School Diploma or GED
                • Graduate from an approved training and competency course.

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