Certified nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Absolute Health Care; Thornville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Health Care in Thornville, Ohio, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time position on our Hospice team. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care to our hospice patients, working Monday through Friday during the day. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and fostering positive communication with patients and their families.

Candidates should have a valid Ohio CNA license, a high school education, and at least one year of hands-on patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Certified and Licensed CNA with competency in patient care.
• One year of experience in patient care environments.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given assignment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Monitor patient's vital signs and report changes.
• Provide respite for patient and family as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Record-keeping

Education

Certified and Licensed CNA Courses

High school education

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Full-Time

We are looking for a dependable CNA to join our Hospice team. Absolute Hospice, Inc. provides hospice services wherever the patient calls home. This position will be for a dedicated, full time schedule caring for our hospice patients, Monday-Friday, day shifts only.

Minimum Education

• Certified and Licensed CNA Courses
• High school level coursework in English grammar, composition and mathematics.

Minimum Work Experience

• One year experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing facility or similar environment. Current CNA license and demonstrates competency in direct patient care during probationary period.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting 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.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.