Hospice CNA: Compassionate End-of-Life Caregiver

Affinis Hospice LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinis Hospice LLC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, in-home and center-based care to terminally ill patients. The role emphasizes emotional support, personal care, and maintaining patient dignity in line with state and federal regulations.

The CNA will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care per Hospice policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of state-recognized and federally compliant CNA training program.
• Competency evaluation passed, with at least 6 months of CNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional and physical support to terminally ill individuals and their families/significant others.
• Assists in improving the terminally ill individual's quality of life during the final stage of life.
• Provides respite care to families and significant others who are caring for terminally ill individuals at home.
• Maintains and promotes the independence of the patient and a safe environment.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Group meetings as appropriate.
• Assists with personal care activities: baths, mouth care, denture care, skin care, grooming, transferring, dressing, ambulation, turning and positioning.
• Assists with light housekeeping and meals, including preparing meals and feeding when appropriate.
• Measures oral, rectal, axillary temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered.
• Ensures safety with equipment and transfer aids.
• Performs range of motion and simple procedures as an extension of therapy services as ordered.
• Assists with self-administration of medications as directed by the RN.
• Documents services daily per Hospice policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff development and education to meet annual requirements.
• Maintains skills and adheres to Hospice policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Contributes to the System's image by teamwork and open communication.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the System.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Affinis Hospice LLC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, in-home and center-based care to terminally ill patients. The role emphasizes emotional support, personal care, and maintaining patient dignity in line with state and federal regulations.

The CNA will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care per Hospice policies.