Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Overview
Required Skills and Experience: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2. Must maintain certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) in the applicable state. 3. At least 1 year experience in the last 24 months as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a Home Health or Hospice Aide or a Nursing Assistant in a hospital or long term care facility. 4. Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and desires to provide care in the home or facility. Ability to pass competency evaluation prior to performing care. Must be self motivated. 5. Reliable transportation. 6. Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing. What you need to know: 1. This is a full-time opportunity in Hospice care, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. 2. Demonstrates competency in the following areas including but not limited to: Measures temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressures; assists or performs bed bath, tub, shower or sponge bath; performs shampoo in bed, tub, shower or sink; checks, cleans and files nails; performs skin care; assists or performs oral hygiene; assists the patient with dressing; assists with toileting and elimination using toilet, bedside commode, bedpan, urinal or adult brief. 3. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the IDG care plan. May be required to work an on-call weekend rotation to meet the needs of patients 24/7.
Company
A regional leader in hospice and palliative care, proudly serves more than 1,500 patients across South Carolina and Georgia. Serve all 46 counties in the state and is also the only statewide palliative and hospice provider with a dedicated pediatric team through our Hands of Hope program. And in Georgia, our Augusta location is the cornerstone of our network we will build from as we grow. Our new name and rebrand, launched in September 2020, united two established organizations: Hospice Care of South Carolina and Agapé Hospice. Together, we have more than 40 years of experience serving our communities and providing the highest-quality care to patients and their families. We pride ourselves on our goal-oriented culture, dynamic leadership, and team-first attitude, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace that reflects our core values. Our 900-plus employees are the heart of what we do, which is why we provide them with the resources and continuing education they need to excel. We strive to be an employer of choice in the health care industry, and we’re dedicated to building and maintaining an encouraging environment for our team members.