Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice
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 role works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. The aide provides direct care according to the Aide Plan of Care and supports patient and family needs. The position includes assisting with safe transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake; documenting care and reporting changes; and maintaining infection-control practices. The aide is expected to promote respectful communication, protect patients’ privacy and property, support the hospice philosophy, and help ensure continuity and quality of care. The role includes assigned on-call and after-hours services, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations, timely submission of paperwork, and meeting productivity standards. Work takes place in patient homes and may involve travel to office or support-center locations for care or education.
Requirements
- Successfully complete one of the qualifying training or competency pathways specified in Medicare regulation §418.76, a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry, or a qualifying state licensure program.
- Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76 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 valid auto liability insurance.
- Be able to communicate and exchange accurate information regarding patient condition and health status.
- Be able to hear sounds and give full attention to speakers, understand points made, and ask appropriate questions.
- Be able to view a tablet and electronic health records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
- Be able to travel locally to patient homes and office or support-center locations.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule 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, acquire resources, and address individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
- Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
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 in accordance with the Aide Plan of Care.
- Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation according to hospice policy.
- Report changes in patient condition and document pertinent information and care rendered to support continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection-control principles, including OSHA-related measures, and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication 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.
- Provide assigned on-call and after-hours services, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations.
- Submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Meet productivity standards.
- Travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed to deliver care or attend education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
