Certified nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice (PRN)
About The Position
Absolute Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant to join its Hospice team. The organization provides hospice services wherever patients call home. This is a dedicated full-time position caring for hospice patients, with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule. The hospice aide provides personal care and assistance to patients according to assigned care needs, communicates respectfully with patients and families while maintaining confidentiality, and observes and reports changes in patient condition to the Case Manager. Duties may include personal hygiene, meals, mobility, vital signs, skin care, light laundry, and respite for family or caregivers when appropriate.
Requirements
- Completion of certified and licensed CNA courses.
- High school-level coursework in English grammar, composition, and mathematics.
- One year of experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing facility, or similar environment.
- Current CNA license.
- Demonstrated competency in direct patient care during the probationary period.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of insurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned personal care needs and promptly attend to patient requests.
- Communicate positively and respectfully with patients and families, maintaining confidentiality and ethical care.
- Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
- Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
- Assist patients with feeding as assigned.
- Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Provide proper skin care and observe patients’ skin to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
- Assess and report patient condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
- Remain aware of caregivers or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
- Provide light laundry assistance as assigned.
- Provide respite for the patient’s family or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
