Hospice CNA Job at Litchfield Woods in Haverhill

Overview

We are hiring full-time and per diem Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts in the Haverhill area!

This is an on-the-road position with weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Experience & Education

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Provide 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).
• Provide 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 prominences.
• Assess and report on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; be aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Provide normal 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 an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/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.

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’s Benefits

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

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• 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 centers 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.