CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/AIDE (PRN)

HOSPICE PARTNERS IN OVERLAND PARK IS LOOKING FOR A PRN HOSPICE CNA WHO IS COMPASSIONATE, IS CONFIDENT IN WORKING INDEPENDENTLY, AND WHO ACTS PROFESSIONALLY AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE JOB. The Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the Interdisciplinary Group who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as assigned to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. We provide care in the patient’s home which may be a personal residence, group home, assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES_: _

1. Demonstrate exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers and other customers
2. Perform personal care needs (includes baths, back rubs, oral care, shampoos and changing bed linens) of assigned patients
3. Obtain patient vital signs and assist with patient toileting needs as assigned
4. Perform light meal preparation and assist in feeding the patient as assigned
5. Keep patient’s living area clean and orderly
6. Report on the patient’s condition and noted changes to the RN Case Manager
7. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees

Full-Time benefits at our organization include:

• Annual personal days in addition to PTO and paid holidays
• Education and hospice certification reimbursement program
• Mileage reimbursement or vehicle stipend
• 401K match option
• Health benefits that cover wellness visits at no cost
• Company paid dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Reimbursement account for those enrolled in health benefits
• FSA medical account
• FSA dependent care
• Company paid long-term disability
• Short-term disability option
• Company paid covered life insurance policy
• Voluntary life insurance options for employee, spouse and children
• Opportunities for additional hours
• Bonus opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

Required Skills

Licensed driver with good driving record and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state requirements.   Must be able to read and write in English, and follow written and verbal instructions effectively.  Must successfully complete the agency competency evaluation.  Must demonstrate ability to use electronic medical charting software.  Able to cope with stressful situations.  Able to lift 50 pounds. 

Required Experience

One year CNA experience preferred.  Previous Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred.  Must be Certified Nursing Assistant from a State licensure program, and listed in good standing on the State registry.

Licensed driver with good driving record and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state requirements.   Must be able to read and write in English, and follow written and verbal instructions effectively.  Must successfully complete the agency competency evaluation.  Must demonstrate ability to use electronic medical charting software.  Able to cope with stressful situations.  Able to lift 50 pounds.