Job Summary
The primary role of the position involves delivering compassionate personal care and emotional support to patients facing terminal illnesses in either home environments or care facilities. This position necessitates a commitment to documenting patient interactions accurately and engaging in team-based initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care provided.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care and emotional support to terminally ill patients.
- Work within various settings, including patients’ homes and healthcare facilities.
- Maintain precise documentation of patient visits.
- Participate actively in quality improvement activities as part of a care team.
Qualifications
- Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
- Valid CPR certification.
- A reliable driver’s license along with access to a dependable vehicle.
- Minimum of six months of hands-on experience in direct patient care.
Gentiva Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
