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 necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy. 
• 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.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Needed:

• High School Diploma Preferred. 
• Successful completion of one of the following: A) Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency eval program that meets §418.76(c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©. 
• At least one year experience, preferably as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test. 
• Must have current driver’s license, and reliable transportation with a valid and current auto liability insurance