Certified Nursing Assistant

Infinity Hospice Care Las Vegas • Pahrump, NV

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About The Position

Infinity Hospice Aides provide personal care to patients in their homes and support patients’ families with comfort and peace of mind. The role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. Care is provided in accordance with each patient’s Aide Plan of Care and hospice policies, with attention to patient safety, dignity, privacy, and the hospice philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care.

Requirements

• A caring, patient-centered attitude and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to infection control and safe care practices.
• Dependability, including availability for on-call, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rotations as assigned.
• Ability to meet productivity standards and submit paperwork on time.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and valid auto liability insurance.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, their representatives and caregivers, and hospice staff.
• Demonstrated interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
• Successful completion of an applicable training program and competency evaluation, competency evaluation program, state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry, or qualifying state licensure program under the cited Medicare regulations.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
• 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, or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (preferred).
• At least one year of relevant Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care in accordance with each patient’s Aide Plan of Care.
• Help patients move safely, including transfers and walking, following hospice policy.
• Support patients’ nutrition and hydration by helping them eat and drink fluids.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment using proper infection control practices.
• Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions.
• Document care accurately and submit paperwork on time.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families, caregivers, and coworkers.
• Respect each patient’s privacy, dignity, and home.
• Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED