Home Health/Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (Valencia and Bernalillo County)
About The Position
The Home Health and Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Hospice Aide provides compassionate care to patients in their end-of-life journey, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and their families or caregivers. This full-time, day-shift position covers Valencia and Bernalillo County. Other schedules are available, including evenings and weekends. The role supports patients with personal care, mobility, comfort, and emotional needs; monitors and reports changes in condition; and documents care accurately, including medication and care details with dates and times. The CNA works with families and healthcare teams to support continuity of care and follows safety and infection-control procedures. The position also requires maintaining regular attendance and timeliness, handling high-stress situations calmly, and working in varied home environments.
Requirements
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state where work is performed.
- Knowledge of end-of-life care principles and practices.
- Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform nursing tasks with sensitivity and compassion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
- Visual acuity and dexterity for reading medical records, administering injections, and handling medical instruments.
- Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
- Ability to work in varied home environments, including navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support part of the body without fatigue.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous experience in home health, hospice, or palliative care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitor vital signs and report any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the healthcare team.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients.
- Assist with mobility and positioning to enhance comfort, prevent bedsores, and ensure patient safety.
- Support families in understanding and coping with the emotional aspects of end-of-life care.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Accurately document care provided, including exact medication and care details with dates and times, and report significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Adhere to safety protocols and infection-control measures to protect patients and staff.
- Collaborate with family members and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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