Hospice Aide; Hospice Services

Hospice Aide (Hospice Services)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.25 | Part Time | Variable Schedule Days

Salary Range: $18.09 - $22.62.

Shift Differentials:

• $1.05 extra for working weekends

The Asante Hospice Mission is to serve our community by providing quality end-of-life care. We honor our patients  and families  choices through compassionate holistic services.

We are looking for CNAs who are independent, self-motivated, committed to ongoing personal and professional growth, have good communication skills, and have a passion for helping people and making a real difference in their daily lives. The Hospice Aide assists the RN in the implementation of a plan of care by providing personal care, limited medical care, and instruments of daily living to patients in the home environment.

Hospice CNAs see patients where they live, so have a great deal of autonomy, but also work closely with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team. Asante Hospice has one of the highest employee engagement and retention rates within the Asante organization, which is a reflection of the support provided by management, the hospice team, and the challenging and rewarding work of end of life care.

This role requires good communication skills; strong organizational and innovative skills; and the ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to individuals at end of life
• Support family caregivers in providing care at home
• Work autonomously throughout Jackson and Josephine Counties

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required

Experience

• Prior CNA experience required
• Home health, Skilled Nursing Facility, and or private duty care for individuals at end of life experience, preferred
• Recent Hospice and end of life care experience, preferred

Licensure/Certification s

• CNA:
  Certified Nursing Assistant licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) required upon start
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• ODL:
  Possession of a valid Oregon Driver s License with proof of safe driving record for the past 10 years and proof of insurance required upon start
• HHA:
  Home Health Aide by Oregon Association for Home Care, preferred

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis - for example to transfer a patient in and out of a bed. The ability to bend, stretch, twist and perform other awkward physical movements is also required.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. Managers and above are eligible for incentive bonuses.
• Health & Wellness
  :
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

Asante is guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.