Compassionate Hospice CNA | Hands-On Patient Care

Shalom Hospice of Washington; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalom Hospice of Washington is seeking a compassionate hospice aide to work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform personal care, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure comfort per the patient’s plan of care.

You will report observations to the RN Case Manager, maintain confidentiality, and help with mobility and basic medications reminders as allowed. A state CNA certificate and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training.
• NAC certification.
• CPR certification (hands-on demonstration required).
• Food handler permit.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Hospice philosophy understanding and comfort with terminally ill patients.
• Previous hospice, orderly, acute, rehabilitative, or long-term care experience preferred (1 year).
• Basic computer skills to document in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks as assigned.
• Communicate with patient and family with empathy and confidentiality.
• Follow safety procedures and use equipment properly.
• Provide baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, and linen changes.
• Assist in dressing, undressing, feeding.
• Support self-administration of medications as allowed by state regulations.
• Monitor skin integrity and report changes to RN Case Manager.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers as directed.
• Maintain patient environment clean and orderly.
• Provide respite for patient/family/caregiver when on-site.
• Adhere to documentation procedures and therapy standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Report abuse, neglect, or abandonment per policy.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

Food handler permit

Reading and following instructions

Hospice philosophy understanding

EMR documentation

Communication with patients/families

Ability to care for terminally ill

Basic computer skills

18+ years old

Valid driver's license

Education

State-approved CNA program certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Shalom Hospice of Washington is seeking a compassionate hospice aide to work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform personal care, assist with activities of daily living, and ensure comfort per the patient’s plan of care.

You will report observations to the RN Case Manager, maintain confidentiality, and help with mobility and basic medications reminders as allowed. A state CNA certificate and CPR are required.