Hospice CNA

Join our team as a Hospice CNA—bring empathy, dedication, and hands-on care to support patients with dignity and comfort.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Hospice CNA is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Hospice CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Performing personal care needs after being given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care includes baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Report on patients’ condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
• Assisting with light laundry as needed.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhering to the organization's documentation and car...