High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement.
Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
Regular/daily onsite attendance is required
Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.

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Hospice Aide (CNA)

Well Care Hospice

Kernersville, NC 27284

~ 22 min Onsite

Must have current NC driver's license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements
Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Understanding various medical conditions and terminology, proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office applications
The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
6 months experience required; hospice experience preferred
Exposure to Hazards: Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
Completion of certificate program in nursing care from an accredited training program with current listing as CNA-1 or CNA-2
CNA-1 or CNA-2 and current American Heart Association CPR certification required
Essential Mental Abilities: The ability to follow detailed and diverse instructions for assisting patients in the daily living routine. Requires long and short-term memory. Must be able to create and follow a daily schedule of visits.
Hours of Work: 40 hour week, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Overtime may be required during peak workloads or increase in volume.
Essential Physical Requirements: Assisting patients with activities of daily living that require frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Frequent positioning of patients, giving baths, ambulating patients requiring much physical effort. Must be able to use hands to handle, feel and grasp. Must be able to use proper body mechanics to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires the ability to stand, walk and sit. Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel and crouch. May require aide to independently push or pull a patient weighing more than 100 lbs.
Essential Sensory Requirements: Keep patient's area clean and orderly. Utilize vision to assess and care for patients safely and to document information accurately. Utilize hearing to hear alarms and beepers, effectively communicate with patients, families, and staff. Utilize sense of smell to detect patient changes.

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