Hospice Aide

Company: Medical Services Of America
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

MSA Hospice, a proud member of the Medical Services of America, Inc. family, currently seeks an experienced Full-Time Hospice Aide (CNA) for our Hospice patients in Augusta, GA. The CNA works under the general direction of the Registered Nurse/Case Manager and Clinical Manager to provide personal care services to maximize the comfort and health of patients and their families. Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Personal care services - reading and recording temperature, pulse and respiration, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with bodily and oral hygiene, etc.
• Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics when dealing with mobility of client.
• Prepares and provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Observes, reports and documents changes in client status. Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in client body functions as indicated.
• Able to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.Job Requirements
  • Successful completion of a accredited/certified registered nursing program.
  • Minimum of one year experience in direct patient care.
  • Hospice nursing experience strongly preferred.MSA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits:
    • Generous paid time off
    • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc)
    • Company paid employee life insurance
    • 401(k) retirement with a generous company match
    • Opportunities for advancement
    • Many other great benefitsMSA is an Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble

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