Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide at Gentiva Pleasanton, CA

Overview

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That's why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

Compensation may vary within the salary range based on factors such as location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range: $27.00/hour - $30.00/hour

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources including a dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support, Telemedicine Program, Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health, a complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA with company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities at branch and corporate levels
• One-on-One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program including access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners, online classes with flexible start dates, tuition reimbursement, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident and pet insurance, local and national award programs, referral bonus program, mileage reimbursement or fleet program, financial assistance program for teammates in need

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding patients when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state‑specific regulations.
• Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls "home".
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Preferred experience:
  
  hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

• This is a safety‑sensitive position.
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Where applicable, employee must meet state‑specific requirements.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer.
• We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

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Category:
Home Health Aides/CNAs

Position Type:
Full-Time

Company:
Gentiva Hospice