CNA Hospice
About The Position
As the CNA Hospice Aide, you will provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients and support for their families during end-of-life care. The role assists patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Working closely with the hospice care team, you will help ensure patients receive respectful, individualized care in alignment with their care plan. The position includes personal and supportive care, meal assistance, homemaking, observation and documentation of patient status, and other assigned duties. Care must follow written instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care, and those instructions must be received before services are delivered.
Requirements
- Current state certification or registration as a nurse assistant (CNA), according to state requirements.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- CNA experience within the last two years.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services to patients.
- Apply safety principles and proper body mechanics when assisting with ambulation, transfers, range of motion, positioning, and household chores.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding, as assigned.
- Perform homemaking and other environmental services as assigned.
- Observe, report, and document changes in a patient's status; report to the primary nurse if unable to perform a task.
- Follow specific written personal-care instructions prepared by a registered nurse in accordance with the plan of care, received before delivering services.
- Assist patients with prescribed exercises as instructed by a nurse or therapist.
- Perform and record simple urine tests for sugar, acetone, and albumin.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
