Hospice CNA

We are hiring per diem Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our care team at Hospice Services of Massachusetts in Barnstable County!This is an on-the-road position that requires the candidate to have an insured, reliable vehicle. Locations include nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, homes, etc. Weekly pay ranging between $22 and $24 an hour.Our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.You perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet their personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.Experience & Education:Must hold an active and unencumbered CNA license in Massachusetts.Prior experience in hospice or home health preferred.Duties & Responsibilities:Perform the patient's personal care needs such as dressing, feeding, bathing, etc.Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care.Meet the safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly.Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.Provide proper care and observation of the patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominences.Assess and report on the patient’s condition and significant changes to appropriate team members.Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals. Help with light laundry needs as needed.Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.Perform range-of-motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service.Keep the patient’s living area clean and orderly.About Athena Health Care Systems:Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.Athena’s Benefits:Competitive and Weekly PayMileage reimbursementHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount ProgramAvailable for Eligible Team Members:Employer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).