Hospice Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Comfort

Advocate Health; South Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support hospice patients under supervision. The role involves setting up rooms, orienting patients and families, taking vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living within the hospice care plan.

You will collaborate with the GIP Hospice Nurse or Clinical Supervisor to deliver patient-centered care, ensure safety, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification required.
• CNA certification preferred or required depending on role.

Responsabilités

• Sets up patient room.
• Orients patient and family to room, including call lights, bed functions, TV use and telephone.
• Obtains vital signs including height and weight.
• Ensures patient belongings are documented during admission/transfer/discharge.
• Provides personal care and assists with activity, positioning, ROM and transferring needs.
• Assists with toileting, skin care, and diaper usage as needed.
• Responds to call lights and patient requests.
• Assists with indwelling catheters or tubes.
• Documents patient needs/outcomes to the health care team.
• Maintains safe environment and follows infection control procedures.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional conduct

CPR certification

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Description du poste

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support hospice patients under supervision. The role involves setting up rooms, orienting patients and families, taking vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living within the hospice care plan.

You will collaborate with the GIP Hospice Nurse or Clinical Supervisor to deliver patient-centered care, ensure safety, and maintain documentation.