Hospice C.N.A. (1.0)

HIA Health•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a CNA for the Detroit Lakes area and surrounding communities. As a nursing assistant to HIA Hospice, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley, this person would be a vital member of the Interdisciplinary team (IDG). We are seeking a motivated person with initiative to learn, dependable and a team player. This nursing assistant would be responsible to provide personal care services to hospice patients as directed by the patient’s plan of care. These services include personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance needed. Safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and complete charting in appropriate time to ensure the team receives complete reporting. This position is Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm, every 4th weekend, and 2 holidays per year. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Work within the nursing assistant job scope in order to meet the requirements of applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

Requirements

One year patient care experience in a health care setting.
Ability to be flexible and effectively manage priorities, multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with and communicate effectively with terminally ill patients and their families.
Certified Nursing Assistants registration from North Dakota and Minnesota State Department of Health.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care services to hospice patients as directed by the patient’s plan of care.
Provide personal hygiene care.
Assist with nutritional needs.
Provide comfort care and other assistance needed.
Safely transfer patients.
Take vital signs.
Complete charting in appropriate time to ensure the team receives complete reporting.
Work within the nursing assistant job scope in order to meet the requirements of applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies.