Hospice Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)/Home Health Aide
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Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Hospice Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)/Home Health Aide. Trinity Health seeks a Certified Nurse Assistant in Connecticut to provide paraprofessional hospice and home health aide services, following RN‑developed care plans, reporting client changes, assisting with personal care, household tasks, vital signs, and medication self‑administration, while complying with state Nurse Practice Act and company policies.
Key focus areas include Follow care plan developed by RN., Report client changes in condition to RN as described on care plan., and Assist clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing/undressing..
Important skills include Personal Care Assistance, Household Task Assistance, Vital Signs Measurement, Range Of Motion Assistance, Medication Self‑Administration Support, and Reporting To RN.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift:
Description: Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) /Home Health Aide
We have opportunities in the following areas:
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Waterbury Region
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Meriden Region
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Hartford Region
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, No Weekends or Holidays!
Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut
Position Purpose:
Our hospice home health aides provide paraprofessional services to our patients in their homes, following physician orders and in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and our policies and procedures.
What You Will Do:
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Follows care plan developed by RN.
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Reports client changes in condition to RN, as described on care plan.
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Assists clients with personal care activities including bathing, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, bathroom privileges, transferring, ambulation, and dressing and undressing activities.
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Assists clients with household tasks including, planning and preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, changing linens, making bed, and laundering clothes and bedding.
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Measures and records client’s oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration and blood pressure as ordered.
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Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as assigned.
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Assists clients in self-administration of medication. This procedure must be assigned by an RN and documented in the clinical record. The Home Health / Hospice Aide shall not administer medication of any kind.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High School diploma or GED required.
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Active CT, CNA certification in good standing
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Completion of federally compliant training program as required by law/regulation and successful completion of a competency evaluation program.
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Documentation of one year’s employment as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.
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Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
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Mileage reimbursement
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Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits
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Short and long-term disability
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403b with matching contribution
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Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
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Comprehensive orientation
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Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
Ministry/Facility Information:
Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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