Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant PT/PRN

Job Overview

Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) providing vital support to patients in their final stages of life. This part-time and PRN position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving hospice care. As a CNA in this role, you will deliver personalized, respectful, and empathetic care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for their families. Your dedication will help create a warm, comforting environment where patients feel valued and cared for during their most vulnerable moments.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility to promote comfort and independence.
• Monitor and record vital signs accurately, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, ensuring timely communication of changes to the healthcare team.
• Support medication administration under supervision, following strict protocols and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and safety standards.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a peaceful and reassuring environment aligned with hospice philosophy.
• Document patient care activities thoroughly in electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of medical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—including nurses, social workers, and chaplains—to coordinate holistic patient care plans.
• Utilize specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts safely to assist with patient transfers, adhering to aseptic techniques and safe handling practices.

Skills

• Proven experience or familiarity with hospice care, geriatrics, or long-term care environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and basic anatomy/physiology relevant to patient care.
• Skilled in wo...