Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Dover Hospice•Saint Louis, MO

9d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Hospice, a regional healthcare provider, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join their team as a Certified Nurse's Aide. As a Hospice CNA, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of patients daily by promoting their physical, personal, and emotional well-being. You will work with Dover Health teams to provide comfort and compassion to patients and their families during a critical period.

Requirements

Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification
Current and valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current liability auto insurance.
Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.

Nice To Haves

Preferred hospice or home care experience

Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the supervising RN, to fulfill the defined patient-specific Hospice CNA Plan of Care.
Collaborating with the care team as an extension of nursing services to ensure all patient needs are fully addressed.
Delivering hands-on personal care and supportive services to assist with safe activities of daily living, in accordance with the established Hospice CNA Plan of Care, and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Documenting care provided according to agency policy.
Using Durable Medical Equipment safely.
Participating in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participating in professional development and lifelong learning activities.
Performing other responsibilities as assigned.