Hospice Nursing Assistant - Compassionate Home Care Aide

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health seeks a Hospice Nursing Assistant to deliver personal care and daily living assistance under RN supervision. The role includes maintaining a safe, comfortable home or inpatient environment and assisting with medication/supplies as needed.

Ideal candidates have a Georgia CNA certificate, strong communication, and teamwork skills, plus CPR certification. PRN with varied hours in hospice settings, including potential travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Required current State of Georgia certification.
• Minimum two (2) years varied work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Prefer training or experience with general office skills and medical terminology.
• Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to the hospice philosophy and ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team in meeting the unique needs of the terminally ill.
• Must have positive attitude with demonstrated ability to handle delicate situations and to communicate effectively.
• Must possess ability to work non-judgmentally with persons of diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Must be self motivated with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and utilize critical thinking/problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to respond well to supervision and work independently with minimal direction and appropriate collaboration when required.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment such as computers, telecommunications devices, etc.
• Prefer current Georgia driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services and assistance in activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Maintain the Environment of Care and provide Homemaker Services to maintain patient comfort and safety.
• Assist with medication and supply pickup/delivery as needed; may perform clerical duties as required.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

SGMC Health seeks a Hospice Nursing Assistant to deliver personal care and daily living assistance under RN supervision. The role includes maintaining a safe, comfortable home or inpatient environment and assisting with medication/supplies as needed.

Ideal candidates have a Georgia CNA certificate, strong communication, and teamwork skills, plus CPR certification. PRN with varied hours in hospice settings, including potential travel within the service area.