Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bristol Hospice • Bend, OR

10d • Remote

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who have a heart for patients and families. As a CNA, you will be a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your role will involve performing various services to meet patients' personal needs and promote their comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader dedicated to providing family-centered hospice care, emphasizing compassion, respect, and dignity for all patients and families. The position offers a flexible PRN schedule and covers Central Oregon within a 60-mile radius of Bend. CNAs are eligible to participate in the Productivity Bonus Program.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (applicable for all States, additional requirements for California residents)
• CALIFORNIA REGULATION: Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
• Licensed driver with 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 comfortable 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 the 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 patients home

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately
• Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality
• Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
• Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned
• Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient 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, such as “reminders”
• Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned
• Aid with light laundry needs if necessary
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
• Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Productivity Bonus Program
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry
• Tuition Reimbursement (Full-Time Only)
• PTO and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Only)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, HSA, FSA, and more (Full-Time Only)
• 401(k) available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed