Certified nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

workatabsolute•Somerset, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Absolute Hospice, Inc. provides hospice services wherever the patient calls home. This position will be for a dedicated, full time schedule caring for our hospice patients, Monday-Friday, day shifts only.

Requirements

Certified and Licensed CNA
High school level coursework in English grammar, composition and mathematics.
One year experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing facility or similar environment.
Current CNA license
Demonstrates competency in direct patient care during probationary period.
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record and proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.