Hospice CNA

Hospice Aide / CNA

Stillwater Hospice is a dynamic, growing and exciting company and we are looking for additional teammates to join an already remarkable staff in Wyoming! Since 2017, Stillwater has proven to be the hospice of choice and is the largest hospice provider in Montana. If you are a self-driven, dedicated, compassionate, responsible and reliable caregiver, apply now!

Pay Rate : $18 - $20 hourly

Job Description Summary :

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

• Performing personal care needs after 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.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O

etc.)

Position Qualifications :

Job Limitations :

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

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