Cert Nursing Assistant PRN - Inpatient Hospice Evening shift

5500 Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supports inpatient hospice patients at Wellstar Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain. Under the direction of the professional Charge Nurse, the CNA provides safe, age-appropriate resident care, including activities of daily living, ambulation, vital signs, and approved technical procedures. The role includes providing compassionate support that protects each patient’s dignity and respects the needs of patients and families. This is a PRN supplemental position with an evening shift; the schedule may vary depending on unit needs.

Requirements

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in Georgia is required upon hire.
High school diploma, GED, or the stated general/high school education requirement.
Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and competency evaluation.
BLS certification or an accepted equivalent: American Red Cross BLS or BLS Instructor certification.
Ability to complete orientation and demonstrate proficiency in required resident-care functions and tasks.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand verbal instructions; write routine reports and correspondence; and read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
Basic math skills.
Ability to perform under stressful conditions.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and family members.

Nice To Haves

Ongoing CEU hours to maintain Certified Activity Assistant certification are listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the healthcare team, patients, and families to provide excellent customer service.
Protect patients’ rights and dignity, maintain confidentiality, and participate in patient rounding.
Answer calls and call lights promptly, address concerns, and notify the appropriate nurse or leader about complaints or matters requiring follow-up.
Offer assistance and comfort measures to patients and families, and maintain a positive, professional, and sensitive bedside manner.
Provide care according to the plan of care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures, and assistance with activities of daily living and ambulation.
Assist nurses and other healthcare team members with care delivery as assigned.
Provide meals and nourishment according to dietary standards and the plan of care, and document intake and output.
Take and document vital signs and promptly report acute changes or unusual findings to the nurse.
Document care delivered in a timely manner according to policy.
Provide emotional support by listening, establishing rapport, recognizing the family’s role, maintaining a peaceful presence, and observing religious or cultural practices.
Perform basic housekeeping in the patient’s immediate room and bathroom, and clean and sanitize direct-care items according to policy.
Identify and control fall-related hazards, ensure oxygen signage and tank storage requirements are met, and use bedrails and alarms correctly.
Ensure patients have required care supplies; stock medical supplies, skin-care products, linens, and incontinence supplies.
Transport patients, specimens, and supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.