Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tropical Health Company; Snellville (GA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Continuing Education Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Mileage Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Tropical Health Hospice is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care to terminally ill hospice patients under RN direction. You will support families and participate as part of the inter-disciplinary team.

The role requires CNA certification, completion of approved training, and Home Health Aide competencies, with at least 2 years of prior nursing assistant experience preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transport may be needed.

Formación

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Graduate of an approved training and competency program.
• Meets federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care to terminally ill hospice patients under RN direction.
• Bathing, mouth/skin/hair care; assist with bathroom use, bedpan, or commode.
• Bed transfers and ambulation per care plan; ROM exercises as instructed.
• Meal preparation and daily living tasks essential to patient wellbeing.
• Take vital signs when assigned by RN; report changes promptly.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care; active listening.

Conocimientos

Independent work

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

CNA Certification

Graduate of approved training program

Home Health Aide training/competency

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Interrelationships: Patients, families, IDG members, and other healthcare team members

Provides personal care services to terminally ill hospice patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Supports the family, including during bereavement, and participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team in accordance with the IDG care plan.

Qualifications

• 3.1 Education
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification
• 3.2 Training & Licensure
  • Graduate of an approved training and competency program
  • Meets federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements
• 3.3 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to work independently and make accurate, timely judgments
  • Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside a hospital setting
  • Ability to work with diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• 3.4 Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years as a nursing assistant preferred
  • Active patient contact within the past 3 years preferred

Job Factors

• 4.1 Physical Requirements
  • Frequent kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking
  • Exposure to temperature and humidity changes
  • Ability to lift/transfer up to 100 lbs with maximal assistance
  • Adequate vision and hearing (with adaptive devices if needed)
  • Annual TB test and other required examinations
• 4.2 Mental Requirements
  • Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
  • Flexibility, innovation, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress
  • Demonstrates emotional stability
• 4.3 Working Conditions
  • Exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excretions, hazardous materials, and adverse environmental conditions
• 4.4 Transportation
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Auto liability insurance
  • Reliable transportation

Essential Functions

• 5.1 Personal Care
  • Bathing; mouth, skin, and hair care
  • Assistance with bathroom use, bedpan, or commode
  • Bed transfers and ambulation per care plan
  • Range of motion exercises as instructed
• 5.2 Household & Daily Living Support
  • Incidental household tasks essential to patient well‑being
  • Meal preparation, including special diets
  • Shopping assistance when no other resource is available
• 5.3 Clinical Support
  • Taking vital signs when assigned by RN
  • Reporting changes in patient condition or family situation immediately
• 5.4 Emotional & Interpersonal Support
  • Providing emotional support and compassionate care
  • Demonstrating effective listening
  • Offering encouragement and practicing patience
• 5.5 Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Maintaining required competencies and skills
  • RN supervision and evaluation every 14 days
  • Participation in annual performance review
  • Adherence to Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations
  • Compliance with all policies and procedures
  • Completion of at least 12 hours of in‑service education annually
  • Maintenance of current state certification
  • Ongoing knowledge of infectious disease protocols

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Mileage Reimbursement

Tropical Health Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employe