CNA - Hospice

**Job Summary:** The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides personal care, support, and assistance to terminally ill patients in a compassionate, respectful, and professional manner. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring their condition, supporting families, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. The Hospice CNA follows the hospice philosophy and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * **Personal Care (40%)** + Provide personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and skin care. + Assist with toileting, including the use of lifts, bedpans, and urinals. + Assist patients with mobility, transfers, range of motion exercises, and ambulation. + Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient. * **Monitoring and Documentation (20%)** + Record vital signs, intake/output, and meal consumption. + Document care provided and changes in the patient’s condition. + Report any significant changes to the supervising nurse immediately. * **Family and Caregiver Support (15%)** + Provide education and emotional support to family members and caregivers. + Assist caregivers in developing confidence in caring for their loved ones. + Offer bereavement support when needed. * **Housekeeping and Meal Assistance (10%)** + Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and changing bed linens. + Assist with meal preparation and feeding as necessary. * **Safety and Compliance (10%)** + Ensure proper and safe use of medical equipment and report any defective equipment. + Follow infection control guidelines and maintain privacy rules and regulations as per HIPAA. + Attend all meetings and complete in\-services and mandatory training. + Provide exceptional customer service and high\-quality care by showing compassion and empathy towards patients and their families. * **Other Duties as Assigned (5%)** **Qualifications:** * **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent. * **Certification:** Valid South Carolina CNA certification. Must possess and maintain current CPR certification. * **Experience:** Minimum of 2\-3 years of home health or hospice experience preferred. * **Skills:** Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care provided. Empathy, patience, and a calm demeanor when dealing with end\-of\-life care situations. Comfortable providing care for the ill, injured, frail, and impaired. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. **Physical Requirements:** * Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and turn, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics and lifting devices as needed. * Capacity to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. * Ability to perform repetitive tasks and physical activities, such as bending, kneeling, and reaching. * Work is performed in a healthcare setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals. * Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays as needed. * Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Must be able to travel throughout the service area.