Certified Nurse Aide - Homecare - Hospice of Hilo dba Hawaii Care Choices
Hilo, HI 96720
About the Job
Location: Homecare
Full-time Position
Position Summary:
- Follows assigned duties and instructions as delegated by the Hospice RN and Clinical Team Leader. Is responsible for providing a variety of direct patient care support services and tasks.
- Completes patient visits as scheduled and assigned.
- Documents consistently all care, services and observations in accordance with hospice protocol and keeps RN informed of changes in patient’s condition.
- Employs appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal hygiene, grooming tasks, assistance in activities of daily living and CNA services to hospice patients in compliance with federal, state and hospice regulations.
Skill & Knowledge Requirements:
- Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ability to work with patients and families coping with a terminal illness.
- Ability to independently provide direct personal care services to patients in their homes or in a facility setting.
- Must have good communication skills both verbally and non-verbally. Ability to deal with people in crisis in a mature and non-judgmental manner.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- State Certification from a State of Hawai’i Certified Nurse Aide Training Program.
- At least two (2) years CNA experience in a facility healthcare setting or equivalent preferred.
- Valid CPR certification.
Hours:
- Primarily Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with possibility of occasional evening, weekend and holiday work.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time off.
- 403(b) .
- Life Insurance.
- Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Qualifying Employer for the student federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Qualifying Employer for the student federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour.
*This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
A career with Hawaii Care Choices is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a significant, powerful and lasting difference in the lives of others during this very important time. People who choose to work for Hawaii Care Choices, whether in the field or in the office, are professionals who are passionate and committed to our mission of providing quality end of life care. Hawaii Care Choices is no ordinary place to work. The people who work here are, without exception, extraordinary.
For more information, apply for this position, or view our current job opportunities go to our website www.hawaiicarechoices.org/careers
About Hospice of Hilo dba Hawaii Care Choices:
We are a growing hospice provider that provides palliative, hospice and bereavement services. We support to those facing a life-limiting illness, while enabling them to live with dignity, choice and comfort.We provide exceptional care and solution-based choices that align with patient values.We give support with a patient and family focus and are dedicated to the belief that quality of life matters.
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