Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Eternal Faith•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their places of residence, 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 provides direct patient care according to the RN’s direction and the Aide Plan of Care, supporting patient and family needs. Duties include assisting with safe transfers and ambulation, nutrition and fluid intake, infection control, and maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable environment. The aide documents care and reports changes to support continuity of care, communicates respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, and promotes patient privacy, dignity, and the hospice philosophy. The position requires timely paperwork, meeting productivity standards, participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs, and maintaining or improving competency. Assigned on-call and after-hours coverage may include weekend and holiday rotations. Work is performed in patients’ homes and may involve travel to offices or support centers for care or education.

Requirements

Successfully complete one of the qualifying training, competency evaluation, nurse aide training, or state licensure programs specified under Medicare regulation §418.76(b) or (c), including a state-approved nurse aide program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
Complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) 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.
Be able to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, acquire resources, and address individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Be able to communicate effectively and exchange accurate information about patient condition and health status.
Be able to hear sounds and give full attention to others, understand what is being said, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting inappropriately.
Be able to view tablets 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 according to hospice policy.
Report patient changes and document pertinent information and care provided to support continuity of care.
Follow accepted infection control principles and OSHA infection control measures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, families, and 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.
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 on time and meet productivity standards.
Travel to patient homes and office or support center locations as needed.