Hospice - Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Transitions Care; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to terminally ill patients. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient comfort and well-being. This position involves personal care, patient observation, and maintaining communication with patients and their families. With a focus on ethical and respectful care, you'll contribute to a supportive environment that values patient dignity. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative work atmosphere.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Company Equipment

Free Scrub Tops

Qualifications

• CNA certification and CPR certification required.
• 1+ year experience in hospice or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and comfort to terminally ill patients.
• Observe and document patient conditions and care provided.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Education

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

As a Transitions Care Certified Nursing Assistant you are a paraprofessional member of an interdisciplinary work group and perform various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. This role is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Certified Nursing Assistants will travel locally and are responsible for the following :

Major Responsibilities

• Understands the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to their requests promptly.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patients / family / caregiver when on site as appropriate.
• Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respectful of patient and family / caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

Benefits We Offer

• 401(k) matching
• Company Equipment
• Free Scrub Tops

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Meet the training requirements of the State : CNA certification.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.