A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Why Trinity Hospice? At Trinity Hospice, we believe that delivering outstanding hospice care starts with investing in our clinical team. We are committed to providing the flexibility, resources, and professional respect you deserve, empowering you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Hospice Aide - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care. Provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support. Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care. Practice accepted infection control principles. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property. Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills. Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
