Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Provide continuous bedside presence during a patient’s active transitioning phase, ensuring they are not alone and are supported with dignity, peace, and comfort in their final hours. Perform personal care services including bathing, dressing, oral care, incontinence care, and gentle repositioning to maintain comfort and skin integrity. Offer compassionate companionship, therapeutic presence, and emotional reassurance to patients throughout the dying process. Create and maintain a calm, quiet, and respectful environment that honors the sacred nature of end-of-life care. Provide respite and supportive presence for family members and caregivers when on-site, allowing them moments of rest while ensuring their loved one remains attended. Provide emotional support and guidance to family members during the active dying phase. Observe and promptly report changes in the patient’s physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Report any deviations from the established plan of care to the Case Manager and interdisciplinary team Accurately document all care provided in accordance with Care 360 Hospice policies and regulatory standards. Safely and appropriately use durable medical equipment in accordance with agency guidelines and training. Perform postmortem care with dignity, respect, and adherence to hospice protocol. Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality end-of-life care. All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Licensed Nursing Assistant in state of practice (CNA)
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Prior experience working in an AL/LTC/SNF facility or Home Health REQUIRED
- Enjoy working with Senior Citizens, Positive Attitude, Professional, Responsible & Dependable
- Must be willing to travel
- Valid Drivers License and Auto insurance Coverage with reliable transportation
- Hospice experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous bedside presence during a patient’s active transitioning phase
- Perform personal care services including bathing, dressing, oral care, incontinence care, and gentle repositioning
- Offer compassionate companionship, therapeutic presence, and emotional reassurance to patients
- Create and maintain a calm, quiet, and respectful environment
- Provide respite and supportive presence for family members and caregivers
- Provide emotional support and guidance to family members
- Observe and promptly report changes in the patient’s physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Registered Nurse Case Manager
- Report any deviations from the established plan of care to the Case Manager and interdisciplinary team
- Accurately document all care provided in accordance with Care 360 Hospice policies and regulatory standards
- Safely and appropriately use durable medical equipment
- Perform postmortem care with dignity, respect, and adherence to hospice protocol
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality end-of-life care
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
