Hospice CNA - PRN

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice•Slidell, LA

About The Position

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Hospice CNA to provide personal care to hospice patients and support their families. The role includes assisting with bedding and clothing changes, bathing, hygiene routines, and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. Hospice Nursing Aides may instruct family members in basic care routines for terminally ill relatives and regularly consult with supervising registered nurses about patient progress and family needs.

Requirements

Meet one of the following experience requirements: at least one year of full-time direct client care experience in an institutional setting such as a hospital or nursing facility; or one year of direct client care experience in home health or hospice within the last five years.
Be registered and listed in good standing on the nurse aide registry in the state of employment.
Have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
Possess a valid state driver license.
Maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law.
Maintain dependable transportation in good working condition.
Be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
Complete training and competency evaluation in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Possess CPR certification.
Meet any additional state-specific education or certification requirements applicable to the state of employment.

Nice To Haves

May demonstrate an active willingness to learn required technology skills in lieu of existing technology skills.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care, including changing bedding and clothing and bathing.
Help patients with hygiene routines such as brushing teeth and washing hair.
Keep wound dressings clean and dry.
Instruct family members on basic healthcare routines for caring for terminally ill relatives.
Consult regularly with supervising registered nurses about patient progress and family needs.