Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo seeks a dedicated Traveling Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join our team. The role covers 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm shifts with weekends prn and holiday rotation, delivering compassionate care across patient sites.

You will assist with hygiene, ADLs, nutrition, vital signs, and documentation while maintaining HIPAA compliance and high confidentiality. A NY CNA certificate and a valid driver's license are required, with hospice certification encouraged for career

Qualifications

• Completion of NY State approved Certified Nurse Aide training program with CNA Certificate.
• High school diploma, GED preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assists with appropriate hygiene and grooming inclusive of bathing, hair shampoo, nail & skin care; oral hygiene; toileting/assistance with elimination; taking vital signs, and weights.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Feeding the patient if necessary. Understands adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Demonstrates effective observation and reporting skills. Maintains high level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA law and policy.
• Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene; waste disposal; use of Personal Protective Equipment; Bag (supply/tote) technique and knowledge of Standard Precautions, inclusive of basic infection control procedures.
• Appropriately explains duties and functions of the Interdisciplinary Team including the role of the Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Documents to agency standards.
• Displays the ability to establish priorities and organize work and time appropriately.
• Adheres to requirements of policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative).
• Elicited no founded patient/family complaints, staff complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e., reportable incidents).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients and families in a supportive manner that is understandable and culturally appropriate.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment; provides assistance with safe transfer techniques, positioning and ambulation.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

ADLs support

Nutritional support

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Communication with patients/families

Time management

Emergency procedures

PPE usage

Education

CNA certificate (NY)

High school diploma or GED

Hospice care certification encouraged

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package

Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation

Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status)

HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)

Dental Insurance (FT status)

Flexible Spending Account (FT status)

Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

And Much More!

TRAVELING CNA POSITION.

7am-3pm or 8am-4pm. Weekends prn. Holiday rotation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA):

• Assists with appropriate hygiene and grooming inclusive of bathing, hair shampoo, nail & skin care; oral hygiene; toileting/assistance with elimination; taking vital signs, and weights. Assists with health related tasks and personal care procedures.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Feeding the patient if necessary. Understands adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
• Demonstrates effective observation and reporting skills. Maintains high level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA law and policy. Identifies and reports patient clinical changes and/or body function changes appropriately to RN Case Manager.
• Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene; waste disposal; use of Personal Protective Equipment; Bag (supply/tote) technique and knowledge of Standard Precautions, inclusive of basic infection control procedures.
• Appropriately explains duties and functions of the Interdisciplinary Team including the role of the Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Documents to agency standards.
• Displays the ability to establish priorities and organize work and time appropriately. Anticipates problems and modifies plans and procedures to provide solutions.
• Adheres to requirements of policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative). Maintains the security of patient records.
• Elicited no founded patient/family complaints, staff complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e., reportable incidents).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients and families in a supportive manner that is understandable and culturally appropriate.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment; provides assistance with safe transfer techniques, positioning and ambulation. Demonstrates normal range of motion.
• Able to read and record temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Recognizes emergencies and is knowledgeable in applying emergency procedures.
• Is respectful of the patient, his or her privacy, and his or her property.
• Demonstrates understanding of basic knowledge of nursing home and ALF/DD care issues and the ability to carry out assignments.

Qualifications for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA):

Education/Certification

• Completion of a NY State approved Certified Nurse Aide training program with CNA Certificate.
• High school diploma, GED preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care encouraged.

Must have current Driver's License, free of any serious violations, and vehicle required for position.

Experience

• - One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting and nursing assistant experience preferred.