Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Medi Home Health & Hospice, a division of Medical Services of America Inc., currently seeks a CNA for our Hospice patients in West Jefferson and Ashe County, NC.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the CNA works under the general direction of the Registered Nurse/Case Manager and Clinical Manager to provide personal care services to maximize the comfort and health of patients and their families. Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

· Personal care services - reading and recording temperature, pulse and respiration, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with bodily and oral hygiene, etc.

· Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics when dealing with mobility of client.

· Prepares and provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

· Observes, reports and documents change in client status. Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in client body functions as indicated.

· Able to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.

Job Requirements

· Licensed/Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide in the state of NC.

· Must have one-year experience as an Aide.

· Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred.

· Valid/current driver's license and auto insurance.

· Reliable transportation

MSA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits:

· Generous paid time off

· Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance and other benefits (STD, LTD, Accident & Sickness, additional life insurance, etc.)

· Company paid employee life insurance

· 401(k) retirement with a generous company match

· Opportunities for advancement

· Many other great benefits

Visit us at www.MSAhealthcare.com

MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time