CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant – Hospice Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant – Hospice
Job Locations

US-AL-TUSCALOOSA

ID 2025-165468 Line of Business Oasis Healthcare Position Type Full-Time
Our Company
Oasis Healthcare
Overview
Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Oasis Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated CNA to join our team in Tuscaloosa, AL! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your skillset while providing essential one-on-one support in the patients home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

Location:

Tuscaloosa, AL

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
How you will contribute (not limited to)
You will make a difference in our patient’s lives by coordinating with the assigned nurse to provide safe patient care and report out on the patient’s condition. You will perform personal care, take vitals,municate with families, and other duties as assigned. You will travel between patients and work as part of an interdisciplinary team that supports both families and patients during their end-of-life journey. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!
Ourprehensive benefits include:
Competitivepensation (to include on-call pay when on rotation)
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Medical, dental and vision
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee discounts
Community Service Opportunities
Responsibilities
Performs personal care needs when given a patient’s assignment and attends his/her requests promptly
s to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task
Provides patient and family with positivemunication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
Assists in feeding the patient as assigned
Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriatepleted/demonstrated skillspetency and when on the plan of care
Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
s on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager
Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed
Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals
Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs
Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriatepleted/demonstrated skillspetency
Provides respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Keeps patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned
Ads to theanization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs
Qualifications
Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
At least 18 years of age
Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must beplete 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,fortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Ability to work with little direct supervision
Ability to handle death/dying
Goodanizational skills
Strong Oral and writtenmunication skills
About our Line of Business
At Oasis Healthcare, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Oasis Healthcare, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundationalmitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit oasishc. Follow us on and .