CNA-STNA / Certified Nursing Assistant – Hospice Aide

Responsibilities

As a Hospice CNA You will:  

Personal Care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and repositioning
Monitor & Report: Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition
Mobility: Assist with ambulation, transfers, ROM exercises and safe equipment use
Medication Assistance: Help with self-administered medications per state regulations
Emotional Support: Offer companionship and comfort to patients and families.
Light Housekeeping: Change linens, assist with meals, and maintain a clean space.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation  
Team Participation: Collaborate with hospice interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
Must be 18+ years of age
Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
Possess and maintain current CPR certification
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Ability to work with little direct supervision
Ability to handle death/dying
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good Organizational Skills