Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) specializing in Hospice care to join our healthcare team. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals at the end of life, ensuring comfort, dignity, and emotional support. The ideal candidate will have experience in various healthcare settings, including hospice, long-term care, or acute care environments, and possess strong clinical skills complemented by excellent interpersonal abilities.

Duties

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility support using equipment like Hoyer lifts when necessary.
• Monitor and document vital signs accurately using EMR/EHR systems while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed under supervision, ensuring proper documentation of medication administration.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, respecting their dignity and cultural preferences.
• Support patients experiencing complex conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or behavioral health issues with specialized care techniques.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols during patient interactions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheter care or phlebotomy when trained and authorized.
• Educate patients and families on health management strategies related to geriatrics, palliative care, or chronic illnesses.
• Ensure accurate medical documentation of patient care activities in accordance with hospital or facility policies.

Experience
Candidates should demonstrate experience or familiarity with a variety of healthcare settings including hospice care, ICU, emergency medicine, medical-surgical units, pediatrics, behavioral health, or post-acute care environments. Prior experience working with vulnerable populations such as seniors, individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities-related needs is highly valued. Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or eClinicalWorks is preferred. Additional desirable skills include proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge, basic life support certification, and experience with specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts or DME devices. Candidates with background in infectious disease care, trauma centers (Level I/II), or teaching hospital settings will bring added expertise to our team. Join us if you are committed to delivering compassionate patient service in a hospice setting while utilizing your clinical skills across diverse healthcare environments. We value professionals who are detail-oriented, empathetic caregivers dedicated to improving quality of life for our patients at every stage of their journey.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 5.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Have you been tested for TB in the last year?

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Required)

Work Location: In person