$2,500 Sign On Bonus

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Blue Ridge Hospice is looking for a  Certified Nursing Assistant to join our  team as we are growing! Be part of a team that has been serving our community since 1981.   We offer excellent compensation and benefits with additional perks that will make you smile ! Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 403(b) Company match up to 3% Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package (over 4 weeks the first year, includes holiday time) Sick Time (earn 80 Hours per calendar year, with the option to use 2 days for self-care per year). We value our staff and we want you to care of yourself when needed Blue Ridge Hospice Car ( FT clinical staff may qualify after 90 days) Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Allowance of $150 & a yearly refresh Employee discount at all of our 8 Thrift Stores Volunteer Time Off - 40 Hours yearly Shift differential   Candidates must be willing to be Covid vaccinated if an offer is extended.** Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations to the RN and documenting observations to the RN and documenting care. Essential Job Functions: 1. Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. 2. Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. 3. Assists in feeding patient as assigned. 4. Takes and records oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. 5. Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. 6. Reports on patients’ condition and significant changes to Registered Nurse. 7. Assists in ambulation and exercise as assigned by a Registered Nurse. 8. Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals. Helps with light laundry needs. 9. Keeps patients living area clean and orderly, as assigned. 10. Adheres to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. 11. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement and attend IDT meetings. 12. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patients’ personal needs. 13. Performs personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Registered Nurse. 14. Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) 15. Respects confidentiality and privacy of all patients, caregivers, and fellow team members. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner. 16. Minimizes non -productive time and fills any periods of low census and/or slow periods with activities and cross-training that will enable you to meet the future needs of the organization. 17. Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstrating the ability to receive constructive performance feedback. Attends at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs per calendar year. 18. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. Must be willing to travel the entire service area. 19. Other duties as assigned.