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Overview: Join us to make a difference when life matters mostWe believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.? As a Full Time Hospice Aide, you will be eligible for:Competitive PayMedical, Dental, Vision Plans Wellness Program and Resources including:A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needsTelemedicine ProgramType 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble OrthopedicsGenerous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidaysPre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)401(k) with company matching contributionsCareer growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levelsOne on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse PreceptorFree Continuing Education UnitsTuition Program that includes:Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partnersOnline classes with flexible start datesTuition reimbursement Company paid life and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance Local and national award programsReferral bonus programMileage reimbursement or Fleet ProgramFinancial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will: Report directly to theAdministrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Seniorand function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor. 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 itinerariesAttend 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: Hospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.Current CPR certificationGentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S. Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, Kindred Hospice, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care. Home Health Aide, Home Health Aid, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA Weekly Pay, CNA Weekly Pay, HHA, CNA, Hospice Aide, Hospice Aid, Nurse Assistant We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOOpportunity to Participate In a Fleet ProgramCompetitive SalariesMileage ReimbursementProfessional Growth and Development Opportunities Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplace Location: Emerald Coast Hospice Our Company: Emerald Coast Hospice, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.

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