Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA

POSITION SUMMARY

The hospice aide is a member of the interdisciplinary group who works under supervision to provide personal hygiene care to hospice patients, following the patient’s Plan of Care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Meet safety needs of the patient using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.)
• Deliver routine medical supplies as needed to patients.
• Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagion, or complexity of diagnosis.
• Observe and report any patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Demonstrate respect and understanding of the philosophy, mission, and service standards of CHOT for providing excellent customer service.
• Successfully complete 12 hours of in-service training annually.
• Assist the patient with transfers as needed.
• Exhibit respect of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.
• Provide compassionate companionship to patients while delivering services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a HS degree or GED, and proof of State Certification
• 1 year of direct patient care experience required

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.