Hospice CNA | Per Diem - Per Visit |

Pennant Group • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Remote

About The Position

Comfort Hospice Care strives to Enhance Dignity and Peace by providing the Best Hospice Care. The mission of Comfort Hospice Care is to provide life-changing service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Comfort Hospice Care provides unified care, not only to the patient, but to their family and loved ones as well. Our clinicians’ goal is to provide your loved one with comfort and peace.

Requirements

• CNA currently certified in the State of Nevada
• Must hold a Valid Driver License and Valid Auto Insurance
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that is approved by the respective state as meeting all requirements and listed in good standing in the state nurse registry.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
• The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including: Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos, Changing bed linen, Assisting patients with dressing and undressing, Skin care to prevent breakdown, Assisting the patient with toileting activities, Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate, Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension to therapy services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Providing reminders to the patient in the self-administration of medication as directed by POC.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED