Certified Nursing Assistant - Gentiva Hospice - ReqCode 60559

Gentiva - Booneville, MS

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END DATE February 11, 2012

Job Summary

Company
Gentiva Gentiva
Location

Booneville, MS, US

Job Type
Regular
Job Classification
Full Time
Experience
Entry Level (0 - 2 years)
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Company Ref #
2287243322872433
AJE Ref #
555744702
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Job Description

The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare in America. And Gentiva Hospice, a Gentiva company is leading that revolution with exceptional clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. Gentiva offers an employment package that includes education and training, comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:
*Provide personal care and selected housekeeping and therapy services to ill, disabled, or injured patients within their home
*Assist with basic activities and daily living needs of patients
*Performs work assignments in accordance with organization's established policies, procedures, and protocols as directed by your supervisor.
*Meet with your PCC, on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying areas for improvement.
*Identifies patients appropriately before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
*Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
*Communicates changes in the patient's condition to the Team Leader/PCC as soon as practical. Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the day that they occur to Team Leader/PCC. Complete appropriate incident report.
*Report all complaints and grievances made by the patient/caregiver to Team Leaders and PCC.
Qualifications
*Current CNA license
*Six months or more experience in home health or related field preferred
*Ability to provide partial or complete living assistance to patients without assistance from other healthcare workers
*Effective communication and organization skills
expect more from Gentiva Hospice
We give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including skilled, collaborative associates; a team-oriented approach and the resources of a national company. When you work for a Gentiva company, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of the most experienced and talented people in the healthcare industry.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at 1.877.44.HOSPICE.

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