CNA-PRN

Our Company

Spring Valley Hospice

Overview

Our CNA is responsible for providing direct patient care by aiding with activities of daily living under the direction of the RN. The care provided includes consideration for the patient’s and family’s physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. Other duties include maintaining a clean and safe environment in the patient’s personal space. This position also has responsibility to report changes in the patient/caregiver or the environment to the RN. This is designated as a safety sensitive position.

 

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs
• Maintain patient’s personal space as needed, including light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Monitor and replenish patient supplies
• Assess and report on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
• Effectively communicate with patient and caregiver
• Efficiently document care
• Perform or assist with specialized treatment with or as directed by the RN
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment properly
• Perform other duties where volume deems necessary

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved C.N.A. training course
• Required continuing education documentation
• One year experience in Hospice or Home Health
• Must be able to read, write and perform simple mathematical calculations
• Above average verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to respond to supervisor, patients, and families
• Ability to define problems

About our Line of Business

Spring Valley Hospice focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families living in Northern Mississippi. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Spring Valley Hospice apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Spring Valley Hospice offers Routine Home Care, Respite, General Inpatient Care and Continuous Care. For more information about Spring Valley Hospice, please visit www.springvalleyhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook.

Additional Job Information

CNA will help as needed for both north and south locations

North locations include: Alexandria, Pineville, Jena, Jonesville, Ferriday, PollockSouth locations include: Marksville, Mansura, Hessmer, Bunkie, Simmesport, Palmetto

Salary Range

USD $12.00 - $14.00 / Hour

Salary : $12 - $14