PRN Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate care to patients during their end-of-life journey, helping ensure comfort and dignity for patients and their families or caregivers. The role is scheduled PRN on weekdays (Monday through Friday), from 9 AM to 5 PM, and is paid at $28 per visit. The CNA assists with personal care, monitors and reports patient condition changes, provides companionship and emotional support, supports safe mobility and positioning, and documents care accurately. The role also involves helping families cope with end-of-life care, maintaining a safe and clean environment, following infection-control and safety procedures, and coordinating with family members and healthcare teams to support continuity of care.
Requirements
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state where the 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 for interacting 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.
- 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 various home environments, including those with stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the work 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 over time to support part of the body without fatiguing.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of previous experience in hospice or palliative care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitor vital signs and report 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, including the specific medication and care provided and the date and time, and report significant changes in patient condition.
- Follow 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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