Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

About This Role

Provide compassionate and patient-centered personal care to hospice patients in their residences, offering emotional support and assisting with daily living activities. Report changes in patient condition and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding in accordance with the hospice aide plan of care.
• Travel to patients' residences, including private homes and facility settings, to deliver hospice services in a respectful and professional manner.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families, including spending quality companionship time to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Provide bedside vigil support as needed during end-of-life care, ensuring patient comfort and presence during critical moments.
• Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion exercises as documented in the hospice aide plan of care.
• Safely use and assist patients with durable medical equipment (DME) such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and lifts.
• Observe and report changes in the patient's physical condition, emotional status, or home environment to the case manager or supervising nurse.
• Accurately document care provided in accordance with Care 360 Hospice policies and procedures.
• Foster a cooperative team environment by understanding the roles of interdisciplinary team members and actively participating in team meetings and staff conferences.
• Provide support and education to family members and caregivers within the scope of the CNA role.

Requirements

• State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
• CPR/BLS Certified
• Ability to travel
• Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance Coverage
• Reliable transportation

Nice to Have

• Hospice Experience

Benefits

Certifications