Company Overview
Select Hospice is driven by the philosophy of commitment to our patients, being renowned for our excellence in patient care and dedicated leadership team as well as care team.
The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides supportive and personal services for the patients with dignity and privacy. Assist with personal care and hygiene to hospice patients.
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join our team at Select Hospice Services. In this role, you will provide essential support to clients in their homes, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Responsibilities
1. Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist in providing care.
2. Assist with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
3. Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e., vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans).
4. Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client's home or any significant observations regarding the client.
5. Attend staff meetings, attend/complete minimum state, and federal standards of annual in- services, and participates in orientation of new employees.
6. Report patient complaints to the RN.
7. Maintain patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency Policy and Procedure manual.
8. Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
9. Report abnormal findings in patient's conditions as observed and per RN care plan.
10. Complete assigned trainings on time.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
12. Perform the following task when delegated by the RN:
Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations, and client behaviors
Ambulation, positioning, and turning
Transportation
Personal hygiene and elimination (irritations, enemas)
Feeding
Socialization
ADLS
Health teaching reinforcement that has been planned and reinforced by the RN
Requirements
1. Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
2. Ability to read, write and follow directions.
3. Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification OR a certified home health aide
4. A minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility) or one-year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting.
5. Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
6. Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.
7. Listed on the nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of client property.
Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual's qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at feedback@fortishh.com
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