Position Overview

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an individual who provides personal care, selected treatment procedures, minimal household tasks and occasional meal preparation under the advisory of a Registered Nurse for individuals with special needs in their homes. This person is a caring and compassionate person who has the maturity to assume the responsibilities that this position demands, someone with genuine concern for the sick or otherwise disabled, the ability to follow written and oral directions, as well as being able to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.

Schedule: Monday – Friday regular visits needed for Demopolis, AL and the surrounding communities

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform personal care tasks including assistance transferring clients, medication administration, personal grooming (bathing, changing clothing, brushing teeth), wound keeping and cleaning, feeding and ambulation.
• Ensure client safety while maintaining a safe environment
• Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
• Encourage self-help activities
• Report and Document services provided and changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Maintain clinical record documentation according to Aveanna Healthcare policy and procedures as well as state and federal regulations

Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older with High school degree/GED
• Completion of the companies competency testing for HHA
• Valid Drivers license
• Acceptable MVR
• Valid CPR
• CNA certification

Preferred:

• Minimum of one-year Home Health Care experience or LTC experience a plus