Hospice CNA

Our Accolades. Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina . Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.

Our Benefits. Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include: Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off Package of 20+ Days of PTO Per Year Up to 6 Paid Holidays Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts A Robust Employee Wellness Program Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Community Reports To Clinical Team Leader Status Hourly (Non-Exempt) Shift Days; 8;00am - 4;30pm rotating Saturday schedule Location Henderson County and surrounding area. Summary Provide excellent, professional day-to-day hands-on personal care to individuals with chronic, serious, or life-limiting conditions. Hospice Aides must exhibit competencies required by law and abide by Four Seasons policies in providing personal care to patients, as directed by the written plan of care. Performs 4 to 7 visits per day depending on location and acuity of patients served. In the event that daily assigned visit numbers exceed this range, additional support will be offered. In the event assigned visit numbers fall below the range, you may be asked to provide support to other team members.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation As delegated to and directed by the registered nurse: Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice Collects data for ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care by reporting observations to the IDG if not in attendance.

Contributes to patient and family counseling and education Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation Practice safety and infection control methods Provision of hands-on personal care Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations Knowledge of proper body mechanics Excellent organization skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization Ability to work flexible hours, if needed Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED required Experience: No more than a 24 month lapse in providing clinical care services upon the completion of a State-Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant course Licensures & Certifications: Valid NC CNA certificate Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance Summary of Physical Requirements Hand dexterity to include gripping, carrying, pushing & pulling Fine finger movements to include writing & typing, frequently Flexion/Extension of arms & wrists Additional gross motor movements including: bending, reaching, twisting, turning, crouching, squatting, & kneeling Near & far visual acuity Ability to hear, understand, & distinguish speech and other sounds Prolonged standing & walking Ability to drive and/or transport self to and from work locations Ascending or descending stairs & ramps Ability to lift, carry, push & pull up to 50 pounds, frequently Ability to lift, carry, push & pull up to 100 pounds with the help of another person or equipment, occasionally Intent and Function All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.

Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Employee Acknowledgement I have read the above Position Description and am aware of the terms and conditions as have been outlined above. Employee Name ( Print ). Employee Signature. Date Leader Name ( Print ). Leader Signature. Date Other Duties Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies Assist in on call rotation Other duties as assigned by registered nurse, clinical team leader, or Director