Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Specialty Program at VitalCaring Group

<p><strong>Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!</strong></p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong><br>Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.</p> <p><strong>Why Choose VitalCaring?</strong></p> <p><strong>Work That Fits Your Life </strong>– Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.</p> <p><strong>Make a Meaningful Impact</strong> – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with&nbsp;compassion and dignity.<br><br><strong>Thrive in a Supportive Team</strong> – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.<br><br><strong>Grow Your Career</strong> – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development&nbsp;opportunities.<br><br><strong>Competitive Pay &amp; Benefits</strong> – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation&nbsp;package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We&nbsp;celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team&nbsp;achievements.</p> <p><strong>Health &amp; Wellness</strong><br>• Medical, Dental &amp; Vision<br>• Pharmacy Benefits<br>• Virtual &amp; Mental Health Support<br>• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) &amp; Health Savings Account (HSA)<br>• Supplemental Health &amp; Life Insurance</p> <p><strong>Financial &amp; Legal</strong><br>• 401(k) with Company Match<br>• Employee Referral Program<br>• Prepaid Legal Plans<br>• Identity Theft Protection</p> <p><strong>Work-Life Balance &amp; Perks</strong><br>• Paid Time Off<br>• Pet Insurance<br>• Tuition &amp; Continuing Education Reimbursement</p> <p><br>Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!</p> <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> <p>At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Aide/CNA, you are a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, providing essential personal care and comfort to patients at the end of life. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you help maintain dignity, ease, and peace for patients and their families. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—every visit is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions</strong></p> <p><strong>Direct Patient Care</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform assigned personal care tasks promptly and compassionately; report any tasks you are unable to perform to the Case Manager immediately.</li> <li>Provide personal hygiene care, including bathing (bed, sponge, tub, shower), back rubs, oral care, shampooing, and linen changes.</li> <li>Assist with toileting, elimination activities, dressing, and undressing.</li> <li>Help with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.</li> <li>Offer support with bedpans, urinals, and light laundry needs.</li> <li>Provide observation and care to prevent skin breakdown, especially over pressure areas.</li> <li>Assist with self-administered medications as allowed under state regulations (e.g., reminders).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Comfort, Nutrition &amp; Environment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare nutritious meals and shop for groceries as assigned.</li> <li>Assist with feeding when needed.</li> <li>Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient living environment.</li> <li>Provide respite to the family/caregiver when appropriate.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for the patient’s home, surroundings, and personal needs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Monitoring &amp; Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition, mood, or environment to the Case Manager.</li> <li>Be aware of caregiver dynamics and interpersonal issues within the home.</li> <li>Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure) when ordered and when competency has been demonstrated.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Communication &amp; Documentation</strong></p> <ul> <li>Communicate with patients and families using respectful, supportive, and professional techniques.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality at all times.</li> <li>Follow all organizational documentation requirements, care procedures, and standards of conduct.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Meets all state training requirements.</li> <li>Completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training (16 classroom hours prior to 16 hours of clinical training).</li> <li>At least 18 years old; able to read, follow written instructions, and document care.</li> <li>Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort working with terminally ill patients.</li> <li>Demonstrates empathy for individuals who are ill, injured, frail, or impaired.</li> <li>Satisfactory professional references.</li> <li>Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.</li> <li>Successful completion of a probationary period demonstrating competency.</li> <li>Current CPR certification.</li> <li>Certified Nursing Assistant credential when required by state regulation.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>