CNA II / PCT

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•West End, NC

10d•Remote

About The Position

FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care is the only 5 STAR rated non-profit hospice offering compassionate end-of-life care support in the Sandhills area. As a Hospice CNA you will have flexibility in providing detailed ADL the hospice patient and family in the community/home environment. You will be responsible personal care to patients including assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility support, all while closely observing and reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the hospice nurse. As a community based CNA you will be assigned a patient caseload and work with the hospice team to provide compassionate care.

Requirements

Completion of high school or its equivalent.
Successful completion of a NAI Program.
Nursing Assistant I current listing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry)
Possess valid NC Drivers License
Demonstrates clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform several tasks in an organized manner.
Maintains clinical competencies appropriate to services provided, needs of age groups served, and scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

BLS Recommended
Opportunity for certification in hospice and palliative care as nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

Bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, incontinence care
Helping patients transfer to chairs or beds, assisting with walking, using assistive devices
Providing skin care, positioning to prevent pressure sores, offering comfort items
Helping with meal preparation, feeding patients, monitoring intake
Keeping the patient's immediate environment clean, changing linens
Monitoring vital signs, noting changes in patient condition, communicating concerns to the hospice nurse
Providing companionship, listening to patients and families, offering emotional comfort