Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

$19 - $24 / hour

Why Suncrest

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

Pay Scale: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour plus bonus potenitial
Actual Work/Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of a Case Manager/DON and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and STNA leadership
Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice
Must be at least 18 years of age

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