SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant is specially trained to give personal care and help the patient achieve a good quality of life through encouragement, social contact, companionship and reassurance, under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant also maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural diversity and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. The Certified Nursing Assistant is committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospice concept while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization’s service excellence standards. CORE VALUES: The Certified Nursing Assistant is expected to model the Hospice Savannah Corporate Values: Excellence- I bring my best everyday. Accountability- I take responsibility for my own performance. Compassion- I impact life’s most sacred moments. Teamwork- I can’t do my job without you. Stewardship- What I do today ensures tomorrow.