Compassionate Hospice CNA (PRN) – Patient-Centric Care

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care in Pueblo, Colorado provides compassionate home-based care to patients and their families. The role follows the hospice plan of care and requires assisting patients with personal care, transfers, and simple procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting services, reporting changes in patient condition, maintaining a safe home environment, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Clinical Director in the hospice plan of care.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM and exercise.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition and needs to supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working environment with the patient/family and co-workers of the Hospice.
• Participates in patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Perform household services essential to health care at home.

Job description

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care in Pueblo, Colorado provides compassionate home-based care to patients and their families. The role follows the hospice plan of care and requires assisting patients with personal care, transfers, and simple procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting services, reporting changes in patient condition, maintaining a safe home environment, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity of patient care.