Certified Nursing Assistant

BRISTOL HOSPICE LLC • Fall River, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with a passion for patient and family care. As a CNA, you will be an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your role will involve providing essential personal care and comfort to patients, contributing to Bristol Hospice's mission of delivering high-quality, family-centered hospice services with 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 an 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 patient care needs are met.
• 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, attending to patient requests promptly and reporting any inability to perform tasks to the Case Manager.
• Provide positive communication, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Ensure patient safety by using equipment correctly.
• Assist with patient hygiene, including baths, back rubs, oral care, and changing linens.
• Help patients dress and undress as assigned.
• Assist with meal preparation, including shopping, and feeding patients.
• Take and record vital signs as ordered.
• Provide skin care to prevent breakdown.
• Assess and report patient condition changes to the Case Manager, noting interpersonal dynamics within the household.
• Assist with ambulation, exercise, range of motion, and transfers/positioning as directed.
• Provide reminders for self-administered medications as permitted by state regulations.
• Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal use.
• Perform light laundry duties if necessary.
• Conduct range of motion and simple procedures as ordered.
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site.
• Maintain patient's living area cleanliness and order.
• Adhere to documentation procedures and professional conduct standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and personal needs.
• Perform 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