Certified Hospice Field Aide CNA - Hire Velocity

Rates starting at $19 per hour. 

We are offering a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

Become part of the VNA Hospice team where you will be appreciated for providing in-home palliative and hospice services to people in Armstrong, Butler, and surrounding counties. Thrive by making a real difference in the lives of people who need your support and care during extensive treatment and also at end of life. Enjoy a great work culture, unique work options and schedules, while building heartfelt relationships with those needing personalized care.

Provides personal care to patients/clients under the direction of the nurse and/or as requested by the client.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a nurse’s aide in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency or as an independent provider in a person’s home.
• Certification as a Nurse’s Aide in a curriculum of at least 75 hours including no less than 16 hours of practical experience and meeting the requirements set forth in Federal Register Section 484.36A OR currently registered as a Nurse’s Aide by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or experience as a Nurse’s Aide in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, personal care residence, home health agency or as an independent provider in a person’s home.
• Independently visit patients/clients in their homes, must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license.
• CPR certified.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Successful completion of the Home Health Aide/Personal Attendant competency evaluation including a satisfactory rating in all skill areas and 85% or higher on the written examination.

Shifts:Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and rotating weekend on-call

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

• FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
• Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
• Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
• Flexible Schedule – **FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positions.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.