Compassionate Hospice Care Aide (CNA)

Syringa Hospital & Clinics; Grangeville (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Syringa Hospital & Clinics in Idaho seeks a Hospice Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses by delivering basic patient care to hospice patients. The role involves assisting with ADLs, providing comfort, documenting observations, and helping maintain a clean, safe home-like environment.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care planning, report changes promptly, and engage with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Completion of state approved nursing assistant training program/current Board of Registry status required.
• Completed and cleared Idaho state background check.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospice patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, grooming, bathing, feeding, transfers and ambulation; maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Report and record tasks performed and any changes in patient condition.
• Relate well with patients, families, and coworkers; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Obtain and record data (vital signs, pain levels, catheter care) and report findings per assignment sheet.
• Contribute to care plans and participate in required staff development activities.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient care

Education

CNA certification

State-approved CNA training

Job description

Syringa Hospital & Clinics in Idaho seeks a Hospice Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses by delivering basic patient care to hospice patients. The role involves assisting with ADLs, providing comfort, documenting observations, and helping maintain a clean, safe home-like environment.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care planning, report changes promptly, and engage with patients and families.