Hospice CNA - Day Shifts in Somerset

Absolute Health Services; Somerset Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dependable CNA to join our Hospice team in Somerset, OH. This full-time role involves day shifts Monday–Friday, caring for hospice patients wherever they call home.

You will perform personal care, maintain patient comfort, monitor vitals, assist with meals and mobility, and communicate changes to the Case Manager. Ohio driver’s license and CNA licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Certified and Licensed CNA Courses.
• High school coursework in English grammar, composition and mathematics.
• One year experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing facility or similar environment. Current CNA license and demonstrates competency in direct patient care during probationary period.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

Skills

CNA Certification

Patient Care Experience

Valid Ohio Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dependable CNA to join our Hospice team in Somerset, OH. This full-time role involves day shifts Monday–Friday, caring for hospice patients wherever they call home.

You will perform personal care, maintain patient comfort, monitor vitals, assist with meals and mobility, and communicate changes to the Case Manager. Ohio driver’s license and CNA licensure are required.