Compassionate Hospice CNA - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Patriotcares; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Perks at Work Discount

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Patriot Healthcare in Sumter, SC is seeking a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal care to assigned patients according to nursing assessments and care plans, under the direction of nurse supervisors. The role emphasizes patient comfort, dignity, and collaboration with the IDG to develop and implement care plans, while adhering to Hospice policies and procedures.

Typical duties include daily care activities, documentation, and clear communication with families and

Responsibilities

• Stewards the philosophy/mission of Patriot Healthcare focusing on human dignity and respectful response to the needs of persons with life threatening/terminal and/or chronic illnesses.
• Participates with the IDG in the development and implementation of the patient/family’s plan of care.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures, and as instructed by supervisor.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• Make sure patient is as comfortable as possible at all times.
• Changing bed linens when necessary and keep linens tight without wrinkles under the patient.
• Duties may include assisting patients with daily mouth care, bath functions, dressing/undressing, hair care functions, non-diabetic nail care, shaving, toileting, feeding, giving back rubs, assisting with exercises and ambulation, applying elastic stockings and/or heel/elbow protectors, checking intake/output records, checking bowel movements and character of stools, preparing and giving enemas, assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transferring into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., assisting with the care of the dying patient, providing post mortem care as instructed, observing and reporting the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown, report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears, assisting with special treatments as instructed (i.e. indwelling catheter care, perineal care, nonsterile vaginal irrigation/douches, application of bandages, etc.).

Job description

Patriot Healthcare in Sumter, SC is seeking a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal care to assigned patients according to nursing assessments and care plans, under the direction of nurse supervisors. The role emphasizes patient comfort, dignity, and collaboration with the IDG to develop and implement care plans, while adhering to Hospice policies and procedures.

Typical duties include daily care activities, documentation, and clear communication with families and