CNA- Hospice- Petoskey

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Full-Time CNA in Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas. Primary hours for this position are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.

We specialize in providing Home Care and Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:

• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology

As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including:

• A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible spending
• Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Accident Coverage

Additionally, the CNA will:

• CNA under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
• CNA bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
  • A bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
  • Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
  • Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel
  • Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well being at home.
  • Preparing meals including a special diet.
  • Takes a patient’s temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
  • Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources available.
• CNA provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• CNA demonstrates listening skills.
  • Offers encouragement when appropriate.
  • Practices patience in voice and manner.
• CNA maintains required competency and skills.
• CNA documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
• The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patients home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
  • Participates in an annual performance review.
  • Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
  • Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
  • Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year.
  • Maintains current certification as required by the State.
  • Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.

Qualifications

• Maintains the agency’s mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state drivers license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• TB testing per agency policy

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an approved training and competency course.