Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bristol Hospice•Murray, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with a heart for patients and families. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide personal care and promote patient comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader dedicated to providing family-centered hospice services with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Utah.
Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order.
Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments.
Ability to read and follow written instructions.
An understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Strong organizational skills.
Understanding of plan of care documentation.
Flexible in work hours to ensure patients receive care as provided in the plan of care.
Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying.
Calm demeanor when entering the patient's home.

Responsibilities

Perform personal care needs and attend to patient requests promptly, reporting any inability to perform tasks to the Case Manager.
Utilize positive communication techniques, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Ensure patient safety by using equipment properly and safely.
Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
Prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, and assist with feeding patients.
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as ordered.
Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
Assess and report on patient condition and significant changes to the Case Manager, being aware of the living environment and interpersonal issues.
Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations (e.g., reminders).
Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid.
Aid with light laundry needs if necessary.
Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered.
Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site.
Maintain patient's living area in a clean and orderly condition.
Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of conduct.
Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and personal needs.
Perform all other duties as assigned.