Certified Nursing Assistant for Hospice Services

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Affinis Hospice – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Responsible for providing personal care services to the Hospice Services’ patients as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the state's nurse practice act, Federal Regulations and any other regulations defining Georgia’s Hospice Aide services.

The Certified Nursing Assistant for Hospice Services is responsible for the provision of a number of services to meet the patients' personal care needs and to promote their comfort and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides emotional and physical support to terminally ill individuals and their families/significant others. * Assists in improving the terminally ill individual's quality of life during the final stage of life. * Provides respite care to the families and significant others who are caring for terminally ill individuals in the home. * Maintains and promotes the independence of the patient and family and assists in maintaining a safe, healthful environment. * Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group meetings as appropriate. * Assists with personal care activities including: + baths (tub, showers, bed, bath) + mouth care, denture care, skin care, foot care + grooming (shampoo, dry and comb hair; shave, ordinary care of nails) + transferring (bed to chair, to wheelchair, to tub, to shower) + dressing and undressing activities + ambulation + turning patient in bed and positioning for comfort * Assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient's health, including: + planning and preparing meals + assisting in feeding patient if appropriate + light houseke...