Job DetailsJob Location: Bristol Hospice - Blue Bell PA - Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyTerritory Role Covers:  (1) Bucks & (2) Montco (Monday - Friday 5pm -8pm)

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The Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. 

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

Integrity: We are honest and professional.
Trust: We count on each other.
Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

QualificationsAs a Sweet Dreams CNA You Will: 
(includes but not limited to)

Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs
Care for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as needed
Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required
Provide aroma therapy and gentle touch
Provide lotion rubs to hands and feet
Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Help patients dress and undress
Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager
Assist patients with ambulation and exercise
Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
And additional duties as assigned
Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned
Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required per state regulations
Preferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience
Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter
Current CPR certification

Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to read and follow written instructions
An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision
Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Ability to communicate effectively 
Strong organizational skills 
Understanding of plan of care documentation
Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying
Calm demeanor when entering the patients home

We Got the Perks:

Tuition Reimbursement
PTO and Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
HSA & 401(k) available
Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
Advanced training programs
Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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