Evening CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

SUNCREST HOSPICE LLC • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with a heart for patients and families to join our team. As a CNA, you will play a vital role within the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your responsibilities will include providing various services to meet patients' personal needs and promote comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader dedicated to providing family-centered hospice services with the utmost compassion, respect, and dignity.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable for all States).
• 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 of experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• An understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrated tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexibility in work hours to ensure 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 patient's home.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs as assigned and attend to patient requests promptly, reporting any inability to perform a task to the Case Manager.
• Utilize positive communication techniques, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ensure patient safety by using equipment properly and safely.
• Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing.
• Assist with meal preparation, including shopping, and feeding patients.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as ordered and with demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
• Assess and report on patient condition and significant changes to the Case Manager, being aware of caregiver and interpersonal dynamics.
• Assist with 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 (e.g., reminders).
• Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid.
• Aid with light laundry needs if necessary.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site.
• Maintain patient's living area in a clean and orderly condition.
• 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.
• Perform 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