Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Eternal Faith•Dalton, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Life Care Home Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide hospice-related support as part of its home health services. The role assists clients in their residences with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities, including transferring, feeding, mobility, and exercises, as assigned under the Plan of Care. The position has contact with patients of all ages and requires appropriate interactions with patients across populations. The employee follows the Home Health Aide Care Plan, documents care accurately, reports significant changes in client condition and family needs, and communicates with administrative staff and the care team. The role also involves infection-control practices, participation in case conferences and team meetings, and completing assigned training and continuing education. Work takes place in patients’ homes, requires local travel and a flexible schedule, and may include PRN emergency calls.

Requirements

One year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful formal training in nursing arts may substitute, subject to applicable state law and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and agency leadership.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; requirements may vary by state or program.
Formal certificate of completion from a HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding Health and Human Services standards.
Completion of all required annual in-service hours; ongoing requirements may vary by state or program.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current driver’s license in good standing, maintained throughout employment.
Auto liability insurance if licensed and commuting in a personal vehicle; an approved state-issued ID and public transportation may waive this requirement.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work under some stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, and make quick decisions and acquire resources.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide, based on the Plan of Care.
Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
Communicate client and family needs to administrative staff, including significant changes in a client’s condition.
Support continuity of care and communication among care-team members, including regular participation in case conferences and team meetings.
Apply infection-control and universal-precaution practices during client care.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency; complete assigned training and mandatory continuing education on time.
Meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
Travel locally and work a flexible schedule; respond to PRN emergency calls as applicable.