CNA​/Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide Des Moines, IA

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Bright Spring Health Services. Des Moines, IA.

Office

Location:

Des Moines, IA.

Coverage area:
Des Moines, IA.

Schedule:

Days, Full Time.

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Less time on your feet compared to other settings
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more

• Personal Care:
  Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning
• Monitor & Report:
  Observe and report changes in the patient's condition
• Mobility:
  Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use
• Medication Assistance:
  Help with self-administered medications per state regulations
• Emotional Support:
  Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families
• Light Housekeeping:
  Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Team Participation:
  Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours must be completed prior to mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

Job Location s: US-IA-DES MOINES | US-IA-JOHNSTON

Line of Business:
Hospice of the Midwest

Position Type:
Full Time