Certified Nursing Assistant
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A regional leader in hospice and palliative care, proudly serves more than 1,500 patients across South Carolina and Georgia. Serve all 46 counties in the state and is also the only statewide palliative and hospice provider with a dedicated pediatric team through our Hands of Hope program. And in Georgia, our Augusta location is the cornerstone of our network we will build from as we grow. Our new name and rebrand, launched in September 2020, united two established organizations: Hospice Care of South Carolina and Agapé Hospice. Together, we have more than 40 years of experience serving our communities and providing the highest-quality care to patients and their families. We pride ourselves on our goal-oriented culture, dynamic leadership, and team-first attitude, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace that reflects our core values. Our 900-plus employees are the heart of what we do, which is why we provide them with the resources and continuing education they need to excel. We strive to be an employer of choice in the health care industry, and we’re dedicated to building and maintaining an encouraging environment for our team members.
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Required skills and experience: •A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care •Education: Maintain state certification as a certified nursing assistant •Experience: 1+ years of nursing assistant experience in a hospital or long-term care facility •Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively. What you need to know: •As an essential part of the patient-care team, our certified nursing assistants impact our patients by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families when it's needed most. •Working under the direction and supervision of the registered nurses, as a certified nursing assistant, you’ll assist patients with daily activities, monitor patient conditions, and report any changes to the care team.