Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

DUTIES

* The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Document care provided according to agency policy.
• Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
• Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.
• Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road