CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
US-NV-LAS VEGAS
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 167161
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Make a Lasting Impact as a Hospice CNA! At CompassionCare, our Hospice CNAs are truly the heart of our team, providing compassionate, hands-on care to our patients. As a Hospice Aide, you will deliver essential personal care services that help improve the quality of life for patients and their families, ensuring comfort and dignity during their hospice journey. Join a team of dedicated, passionate healthcare professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. From day one, you will have the opportunity to experience a meaningful career, knowing your work directly impacts those in need of care. If you're looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply today! Our Comprehensive Benefits Include: * Medical and dental coverage * Short- and long-term disability * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Generous paid time off * 401(k) program with company match * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Exclusive vendor discounts Responsibilities: * Performs personal care needs when given a patient's assignment and attends his/her requests promptly * Reports to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task * Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. * Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2) * Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned * Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned * Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned * Assists in feeding the patient as assigned * Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency and when on the plan of care * Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence * Reports on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager * Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues * Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist * Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed * Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders * Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals * Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs * Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency * Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate * Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned * Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct * Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities * Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs Qualifications: * Meets the training requirements of the State * Completed a minimum of seventy five hours of classroom and supervised practical training Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed prior to a mandatory sixteen hours of practical training * Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care * At least eighteen years of age * Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given * Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill * Satisfactory references from previous employers * Ability to work with little direct supervision * Secure with issues of death/dying * Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home * Possess and maintains current CPR certification * Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene * Successfully completes a probationary period * This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee * Strong oral and written communication skills * Good organizational skills
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