Job Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant for Hospice is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.


Responsibility:

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her
  requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the RN/Case Manager
  immediately.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN.
• Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and
  respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen
  as often as assigned.

• Must hold licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant through the appropriate State Board of
  Nursing.
• Current CPR card required.
• Valid driver's license with maintenance of safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in
  accordance with state requirements

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