Compassionate Hospice CNA — Full-Time Day Shifts

Absolute Health Services; Somerset (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Hospice team in a full-time capacity.

The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care for hospice patients in home and facility settings, with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule. The ideal candidate will have a valid Ohio CNA license, one year of direct patient care experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Certified and Licensed CNA Courses.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care experience

English literacy

Education

CNA license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Hospice team in a full-time capacity.

The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care for hospice patients in home and facility settings, with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule. The ideal candidate will have a valid Ohio CNA license, one year of direct patient care experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.