Certified nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice (PRN)

Absolute Companies; Massillon (OH); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Absolute Hospice, Inc. in Massillon, OH is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant to join our hospice team on a full-time, daytime schedule Monday through Friday.

You will provide compassionate care to patients in home settings, supporting comfort and quality of life for individuals at the end of life. The ideal candidate has an active CNA license in Ohio, at least one year of patient-care experience in hospital or nursing facility settings, and a valid driver’s license with reliable

Competenze

• One year of patient-care experience in hospital, nursing facility or similar environment.
• CNA license and competency in direct patient care during probationary period.

Mansioni

• Perform personal care tasks and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Provide communication with patients and families with confidentiality and empathy.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and daily living activities as assigned.
• Assist in dressing, ambulation, and positioning.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Observe skin condition and report any tissue breakdown.
• Report significant changes to the Case Manager and coordinate with care team.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication

Observation & reporting

Empathy

Formazione

CNA courses

High school coursework

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Massillon, OH

Job Id:13638

# of Openings:1

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.

• Certified and Licensed CNA Courses
• High school level coursework in English grammar, composition and mathematics.
• 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 of the hospice aide include:

• 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.