Certified nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice (PRN)

workatabsolute • Massillon, OH

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About The Position

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant to join its Hospice team. The organization provides hospice services wherever the patient calls home. This role follows a dedicated full-time schedule caring for hospice patients, Monday through Friday, on day shifts only.

The hospice aide provides assigned personal care and assistance to patients, communicates respectfully with patients and families while maintaining confidentiality, observes and reports changes in patients’ conditions to the Case Manager, and supports caregivers and families as appropriate.

Requirements

• Certified and licensed CNA; completion of CNA courses.
• High school-level coursework in English grammar, composition, and mathematics.
• At least one year of experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing facility, or similar environment.
• Current CNA license.
• Demonstrate 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 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 linen as assigned.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist with feeding patients as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Provide appropriate skin care and observe patients’ skin to help prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
• Assess and report patients’ conditions 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 exercises as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
• Provide assigned assistance with light laundry needs.
• Provide respite for the patient, family, or caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED