Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Transitions Hospice - Illinois•East Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. The company provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support to allow patients to focus on living. As a Transitions Care Certified Nursing Assistant, you will be a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary work group, performing various services to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort. This role involves observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Certified Nursing Assistants will travel locally.

Requirements

Meet the training requirements of the State: CNA certification.
Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience.

Responsibilities

Understands the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to their requests promptly.
Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
Providing respite for patients/family/caregiver when on site as appropriate.
Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.