Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant -(CNA)

Trinity Health•THHS - Johnson Memorial Home Care & Hospice, CT

1d•Remote

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England At Home is a national home care, palliative care, and hospice organization providing comprehensive home care and end-of-life services in patients' homes. They care for patients and their families through skilled nursing, therapy services, medical social work, hospice care, and bereavement support. This specific role involves providing paraprofessional services to hospice patients in their homes, following physician orders and adhering to state regulations and company policies.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Must be a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of Connecticut.
1 year of experience as an aide in an institution, home care, or hospice setting.
Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with agency’s client and their family.
Must accept responsibility for maintaining skills, learning and adhering to agencies policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

Responsibilities

Follows the RN-developed care plan and reports any client condition changes.
Assists with personal care: bathing, grooming, toileting, transferring, walking, and dressing.
Supports household needs: meal prep, feeding, light cleaning, bed-making, and laundry.
Takes and records vital signs as ordered.
Performs simple therapy-assigned exercises (e.g., range of motion).
Helps clients self-administer medication as assigned by an RN; does not administer medication.