Hospice CNA & Volunteer Coordinator
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Our CompanyGentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the mostof every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.OverviewWe're looking for a Volunteer Coordinator & CNA to join our hospice team. As aVolunteer Coordinator - responsible for representing the volunteers and advocating for volunteer services, identifying needs for volunteers, recruiting volunteers, and assigning volunteers with patients/families. As a CNA -+ Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.+ Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.+ Prepare and serve light meals.+ Assist in feeding patient when needed.+ Assist the patient in ambulation.+ Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.+ Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.+ Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.+ Attempt to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.+ Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.+ Report any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.+ Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.+ Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.+ Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries+ Attend staff meetings.+ Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.+ Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.About You+ CNA in the state of North Carolina+ Bachelor's Degree preferred or four years related experience+ Healthcare/hospice or volunteer administration experience preferred+ Previous volunteer experience preferred+ Must be able to operate computer, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone+ Ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families+ Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness+ CPR Certification+ Current automobile insurance and valid driver's licenseWe Offer+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO+ Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program+ Competitive Salaries+ Mileage Reimbursement+ Professional Growth and Development OpportunitiesLegalese+ This is a safety-sensitive position+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements+ We are proud to be an EEO employer+ We maintain a drug-free workplaceReqID: 2024-113871Category: Administrative/ClericalPosition Type: Full-TimeCompany: Gentiva HospiceType of Service: Hospice Only