Certified Nursing Assistant

BRISTOL HOSPICE LLC • Bangor, ME

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with a heart for patients and families to join their team. The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services, dedicated to treating all patients and families with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable for all States).
• 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

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed