Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Lifecare Home Health Family•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their homes, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with patients and families, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. The role includes providing direct care according to the Aide Plan of Care, assisting with safe transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake, documenting care and reporting changes, and maintaining infection-control practices. The aide supports patient privacy, dignity, and a comfortable environment, promotes the hospice philosophy, participates in in-service programs, and submits required paperwork on time while meeting productivity standards. Assigned duties may include on-call and after-hours coverage, including weekend and holiday rotations. The position involves working in patient homes in varying conditions, local travel, and possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant weather, and emergency calls. It requires prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving patients. The aide must communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors; use a tablet and electronic health records; and travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed.

Requirements

Successfully complete one of the qualifying aide training or competency pathways specified in §418.76 of the Medicare regulations, a state-approved nurse aide training and competency program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry, or a qualifying state licensure program.
Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76 and a written Skills Test.
Be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
Demonstrate interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
Be able to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Be able to communicate and exchange accurate information about patient condition and health status.
Be able to hear sounds and give full attention to others while listening and responding appropriately.
Be able to view a tablet and electronic health records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
At least one year of experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility, or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation in accordance with hospice policy.
Report changes in patient condition and document pertinent information and care rendered to support continuity of care.
Follow accepted infection-control principles and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, families, and other employees.
Respect patients’ privacy and property.
Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
Promote the hospice philosophy and administrative policies to support quality care.
Use infection-control measures, including OSHA-related measures.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Perform assigned on-call and after-hours duties, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations.
Submit required paperwork in a timely manner and meet productivity standards.
Travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed to provide care or attend education.