Hospice Aide - CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant)

Community Hospice & Palliative Care
ST AUGUSTINE
Full-time

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Provides personal care including light housekeeping, and meal preparation as directed in the Hospice Aide care plan.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions and ability to perform basic infection control procedures.
  • Demonstrates to family / caregiver proper techniques to meet the personal care needs of the patient.
  • Performs personal care activities to promote and maintain patient hygiene.
  • Assists patients in performing necessary activities of daily living.
  • Assists patients with ambulation and exercise.
  • Assists patients with medications that are ordinarily self-administrated.
  • Uses proper body mechanics to promote patient safety.
  • Reports changes in patient’s condition or care needs that require follow-up to supervisory and / or appropriate team member.

Can include physical, spiritual, social and emotional status.

  • Documents care provided in accordance with agency standards
  • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Attends team meetings and participate in other agency meetings as directed.
  • Maintains a minimum of twelve (12) hours of training / education specific to position annually.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses / Certifications :

  • Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Florida.
  • Current BLS Certification.
  • Current State of Florida Driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Community Hospice insurance carrier; reliable transportation.

Education / Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to :

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Must have six (6) months combined experience in home care or hospital, and long term care.
  • Experience in caring for the terminally ill preferred.
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