Caring for the seriously ill involves more than just the physical aspect. We recognize that this is a time of deep emotional and spiritual significance for everyone involved. Therefore, we work as a team. Our team includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Chaplains, and Volunteers – all supervised by our expert hospice and palliative care physicians.
We’ve attracted some of the most talented, experienced, and caring professionals in the region, and we’ve retained them because they share our belief in this service and our dedication to patients. Beyond their hard work, they also receive continuing professional training to stay current with the best practices in their specialized fields.
*COVID-19 Vaccination Required for all employees in order to safeguard our patients, their families, and our full staff. Health and Religious exemptions by approval only.
Featured Position: Certified Nursing Assistants
At Compassionate Care WNC, we celebrate life in everything that we do. We are committed to excellence, compassion, and dignity for our patients, families, and team members. We are hiring full-time Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team of mission-driven professionals.
Position 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 Compassionate Care WNC 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. Additional support will be offered if daily assigned visit numbers exceed this range. If assigned visit numbers fall below the range, you may be asked to support other team members.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Where applicable, practice within the scope of license, certification, or registration, 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 attend IDG.
- 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 & Abilities:
- 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,e and coordinate multiple projects
- Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
- No more than a 24-month lapse in providing clinical care services upon the completion of a State-Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant course 1 year of clinical experience preferred
Licensures & Certifications:
- (if applicable) Valid NC CNA certificate
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
Summary of Physical Requirements:
- Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneeling Flexion/Extension of arms/wrist Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling, and writing Lifting/carrying of 50 lbs. often.
To apply, please submit a resume to Vern Grindstaff, vgrindstaff@cc-wnc.org, or complete an application for employment at our offices at 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC.
