CNA or LNA Hospice

Our Nursing Assistant team members contribute to the strength of our medical team! Join our Hospice team and enjoy a deeply rewarding career! The Nursing Assistant role on the team is vital, providing quality compassionate care to enhance a patient’s daily life, wellness, and dignity.

Hours/Shift: Full Time/Days - 3x12 schedule 6:30a-7:00p

Qualifications - All Applicants:

• Must be at least 21 years or older
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• AZ DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or required within 20 days of hire
• Arizona Food Handlers Card
• Current, Valid AZ Driver's License
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• For those candidates with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):
  • Current valid Arizona CNA License from the Az Board of Nursing
  • It is strongly preferred that you do obtain or plan to obtain an LNA from the Az Board of Nursing
• For those candidates with a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA):
  • Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) from the Az Board of Nursing

Benefits: We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including acompetitivesalary, comprehensive benefits, andgrowthopportunities.

• Health and Well-Being
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals and PTO Cash Out Opportunities
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Identity Theft Protection
  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
  • On-site Wellness Center with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
• Career Growth and Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
  • As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• So much more!

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients providing age-appropriate care. Assist registered nursing personnel in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences. Obtains and records vital signs, heights and weights.

Meets patient’s personal hygiene, basic needs promptly, ensures that the patient is comfortable and necessary supplies are available and in reach. Keeps patient environment safe and tidy and follows infection control procedures. Demonstrates effective communication skills with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients to include use of appropriate therapies such as play, written, and picture board. Reports changes in patient’s condition, out of normal values, patient/family concerns or complaints to nurse, charge nurse and/or supervisor.

Applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors; accurately documents procedures as directed by the RN / LPN, accurately and timely. All documentation is completed timely and accurately. Maintains patient and staff confidentiality. Productivity to average no less than 5-6 patients per day.

Work Requirements: Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, possess good oral and written communication skills, skilled in standard office equipment/software, and care for patients with infectious diseases. Able to distinguish appropriate colors, if providing POC testing. Ability to work in a variety of settings, assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing to 300 lbs, able to stand, bend, stoop,…