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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ascend Health, Haverhill, MA, United States


Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice! Now Hiring

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) .

Responsibilities

Provide or assist in activities of daily living (ADL) such as personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin and nail care.

Assist with toileting, positioning and transfer activities, including frequent turning and positioning of bed‑bound residents or patients.

Assist with prescribed exercise and range‑of‑motion activities as taught by the hospice nurse.

Perform light housekeeping of the individual's personal unit or room, including changing bed linens and patient laundry when needed.

Feed and assist with meals.

Obtain temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the hospice nurse.

Report any changes in the resident's or patient's condition to the hospice nurse (and to the facility nurse if in a facility) and document the information on the Home Health Aide Certification of House form, including date, time and receiver of the report.

Assist or remind the patient to take medication in compliance with regulations of the applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your career

And more!

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Professional Experience

Must have a State Certified CNA license.

Experience in hospice or home health preferred.

No experience necessary; 1 year preferred.

Must be willing to travel.

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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