Compassionate CNA — Home Health & Hospice (PRN)

Ascend Health Utah; Preston (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in Southern Idaho (Preston, Soda Springs, Malad area). You will assist patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care environments, focusing on daily living activities, vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a current CNA certification, with home health or hospice experience preferred, and demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required.
• Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA, anatomy and physiology essential.
• Ability to work with diverse populations including geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding).
• Monitor and record vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Support mobility and transport using equipment (Hoyer lifts).
• Maintain clean, safe environment following infection control protocols.
• Document care activities in electronic health records (EHR).
• Communicate with healthcare team about patient status and needs.
• Assist in administering medications under supervision of licensed staff.
• Support patients with special needs (developmental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's).
• Participate in patient care planning and contribute to well-being in long-term care settings.

Skills

CNA Certification

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

Ascend Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in Southern Idaho (Preston, Soda Springs, Malad area). You will assist patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care environments, focusing on daily living activities, vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a current CNA certification, with home health or hospice experience preferred, and demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA