Hospice CNA — Compassionate Home Care

Visiting Nurse Health System; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Health System in Gwinnett County is seeking a compassionate Hospice CNA to provide at-home personal care and related health services. The role supports terminally ill patients within the clinical team to ensure comfort and dignity.

The position requires GA CNA certification, current CPR, English proficiency, and at least 1 year of CNA experience in hospital, nursing home, or home health settings, plus reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate, GED or equivalent in training and experience. In addition, must have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Certification/Licensures: Must be certified as a nursing assistant in the state of Georgia. Must have current CPR certificate.
• Previous Experience: At least 1-year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency, or within the last 24 months has completed Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Knowledge/Training: Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrate interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly and desires to provide care in the home. Ability to pass a written competency test.
• Computer Skills: Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, usernames and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop or laptop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• A Hospice registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate care to patients who are terminally ill. The main goal is to help patients feel comfortable and dignified during the final stages of their life. CNA's treat patients with complex care needs, at the end of life, in collaboration with the clinical team. Your primary function is to provide personal care and related health care services to the patients in the home to assist in providing a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

CNA experience

English literacy

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma / GED

GA CNA certification + CPR

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Visiting Nurse Health System in Gwinnett County is seeking a compassionate Hospice CNA to provide at-home personal care and related health services. The role supports terminally ill patients within the clinical team to ensure comfort and dignity.

The position requires GA CNA certification, current CPR, English proficiency, and at least 1 year of CNA experience in hospital, nursing home, or home health settings, plus reliable transportation.