Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Eternal Faith•Chula, GA

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their homes, 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. It includes helping patients with transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake; documenting care and reporting changes; applying infection-control practices; and promoting patient privacy, respect, comfort, and continuity of care. The aide participates in hospice-sponsored in-service programs, maintains or improves competency, submits required paperwork on time, and meets productivity standards. The position includes assigned on-call and after-hours responsibilities, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations. The aide must have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.

Requirements

Successfully complete one of the listed qualifying aide training or competency pathways: a program or evaluation specified in Medicare regulation §418.76(b)(c); a competency evaluation program meeting §418.76(c); a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or a state licensure program meeting §418.76(b)(c).
Be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, their representatives and caregivers, and hospice staff.
Demonstrate interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) and the written Skills Test.
Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and respond to PRN emergency calls.
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, obtain resources, and address individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Be able to communicate and exchange accurate information about patient condition and health status with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Be able to hear sounds and listen attentively, understand information, and ask appropriate questions.
Be able to view tablets and electronic health records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
Be able to travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations for care or education.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
At least one year of experience as a hospice aide or nursing assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the RN’s direction and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation in accordance with hospice policy.
Report changes in patient condition and document pertinent information and care provided.
Practice infection-control principles, including OSHA measures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in the patient’s home.
Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, families, and employees.
Protect patients’ privacy, dignity, and property.
Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
Promote the hospice philosophy and administrative policies and support quality and continuity of 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.