Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Agape Hospice Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant!

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm

Facility-Based / East Cobb Area (This position will be within one facility in the East Cobb area)

No two days are ever the same in healthcare. But, with the support of your team behind you, nothing is impossible to overcome. This is why we are completely committed to the well-being of our employees. Here, you have all you need to grow an incredible healthcare career – from expert guidance to on-hand resources, you’re equipped from day one with all you need. If you’re looking to grow your career but also maintain a work-life balance that suits you, Agape Hospice is the place to do just that.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) aids all professional staff. Daily responsibilities include delivering direct care to patients as directed by the Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM). The CNA role maintains patient comfort and safety.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm

Facility-Based / East Cobb Area (This position will be within one facility in the East Cobb area)

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High-school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in home care setting
• Certified Nursing Licensure/Certification with current certification in the state of residence.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Basic computer skills: understanding the basic notions of computer manipulation, managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using email; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
• Possess a professional and resourceful style; having the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Sensitivity to feelings of the terminally ill patients and their families.
• Complies with HIPAA by protecting confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates competency in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic bath or showers; assisting with or oral hygiene or back and shoulder rubs, skin care; and keeping patients clean.
• Follows the Plan of Care (POC) as established by the RNCM.
• Communicates to the RNCM any changes in the patient or the POC.
• Participates in all training and continuing education and annual evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Because those who care deserve more.

Whether you are already in the care sector or looking to take your first step, we offer a unique opportunity. The Sage Family of Companies provides the highest standards of care to those at or near the end of their life. As a group, we share a commitment to building a culture where employees have the time and support to do their best work: building meaningful connections with patients and families, growing skills and knowledge, and always looking for ways to improve. We make sure you feel valued, trusted, recognized and rewarded – as well as having the satisfaction of knowing you are growing your career with a company that is highly respected for the quality of care we deliver.

Apply now.

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