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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. 

As a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:

• Wellness Program and Resources including:
  • A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
  • Telemedicine Program
  • Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
  • A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Local and national award programs
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
• Tuition Program that includes:
  • Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
  • Online classes with flexible start dates
  • Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Referral bonus program
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
• Competitive Pay
• Online classes with flexible start dates
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
• Telemedicine Program
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
• Free Continuing Education Units
• A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor

As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

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

Hospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: 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.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
• Current CPR certification
• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care.

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