Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

Qualifications

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• Current state CNA certification required.
• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting; hospice, home health, or health care facility experience preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care and document tasks performed.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate compassionately with patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
• Ability to work effectively with patients and families under emotional stress, including those experiencing grief, loss, and anticipatory grief.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
• Good driving record.
• CPR certification as required by Agency policy (may be waived per patient's DNR/POLST status and Agency protocol).

*essential job functions/responsibilities*

_Provides comfort-focused personal care, including but not limited to:_

• Bathing
• Shampooing
• Skin care and pressure injury prevention
• Oral hygiene and mouth care for comfort
• Shaving
• Dressing and positioning for comfort
• Range of motion exercises and repositioning to prevent complications

_Performs household services essential to patient comfort and safety at home, including but not limited to:_

• Light meal preparation
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping related to patient care areas

_Provides emotional support and companionship:_

• Offers a calm, compassionate presence to patients and families
• Supports patients' comfort, dignity, and quality of life in accordance with hospice philosophy
• Provides respite and support to family caregivers

_Observes, reports, and documents:_

• Reports observed changes in patient condition, comfort level, symptoms (e.g., pain, breathing changes, skin changes), or needs to the Registered Nurse promptly
• Follows reporting guidelines outlined in the hospice Plan of Care
• Documents care provided and observations accurately; submits documentation per Agency and Medicare Hospice Benefit requirements, at least weekly or as required
• Recognizes and reports signs of active dying/approaching death to the RN per Agency protocol

_Safety and infection control:_

• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for patients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment (e.g., hospital beds, lifts, oxygen); does not use equipment until orientation has been provided; notifies supervisor of educational needs

_Team collaboration:_

• Communicates effectively with the hospice Interdisciplinary Team (RN, Social Worker, Chaplain, Bereavement Counselor, Physician) through verbal reports, care conferences, and team meetings
• Participates in the coordination of care to support the patient's and family's physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort goals

_Professionalism and compliance:_

• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including patient and family sensitive end-of-life information
• Attends hospice-specific in-service programs and training to meet compliance requirements (e.g., death and dying, grief support, comfort care techniques)
• Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person