Compassionate Hospice Care Aide | CNA Eligible

GBMC HealthCare; Columbia (MD); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver personal care for patients under RN supervision in an inpatient hospice setting. The role emphasizes empathy, safety, and support for patients and families in end-of-life care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and current Maryland CNA registration. Hospice experience and enrollment in a nursing program are acceptable in lieu of experience.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge and understanding of the Hospice Philosophy
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in managing issues related to death/dying
• Ability to work independently
• Skill with personal computers and electronic documentation
• Ability to demonstrate empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Competent to safety handle medications

Aufgaben

• Performs personal care needs by attending to patient/family requests promptly.
• Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.).
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals as assigned.
• Takes and records temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered.
• Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown.
• Reports patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned supervisory nurse.
• Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the Hospice Nurse, Clinical Partner or therapist.
• Provides assistance with light laundry needs and keeps patient room orderly.
• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered.
• Provides respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Hospice philosophy

Oral & written communication

Death/dying care

Independent work

Electronic documentation

Empathy

Medications safety

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to deliver personal care for patients under RN supervision in an inpatient hospice setting. The role emphasizes empathy, safety, and support for patients and families in end-of-life care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and current Maryland CNA registration. Hospice experience and enrollment in a nursing program are acceptable in lieu of experience.