Hospice CNA Job at Athena Health Care Systems in Agawam

Overview

We are hiring a per diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team at Hospice of Western and Central Massachusetts in the Agawam area.

This is an on-the-road position with weekly pay ranging from $21 to $22 an hour.

Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $22.00/hr. This range is provided by Athena Health Care Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attend to requests promptly. If unable to perform a task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Provide the patient and family with positive communication techniques within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meet safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2).
• Give personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assess and report on patient’s condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager; be aware of caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and related interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals; help with light laundry needs as assigned.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as part of extensional therapy services as ordered with appropriate demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keep patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active and unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant license in this state.

About Athena Health Care Systems

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena Benefits

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Entry level. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

Note: This description references prior postings and public information. Refer to the recruiter for current role status.