What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant position at Hospice of the Chesapeake?
Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist with providing care for those with life-limiting illnesses, helping patients and their caregivers navigate end-of-life care with compassion. You will work with your team’s RN Case Managers, Social Workers, and Chaplains, as well as our Hospice Physicians, to provide the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care.
Office Location: Largo, MD
Coverage Area: Prince George’s County
Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday
Main Responsibilities
Office Location: Largo, MD
Coverage Area: Prince George’s County
Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday
Main Responsibilities
- Under the direction of an RN, perform all required interventions and/or procedures to provide total patient care in the clinical setting according to the plan of care, including turning, transporting, catheter care, bathing, and skin care.
- Report changes in the patient’s medical, emotional, spiritual, or psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager or designee to ensure that the interdisciplinary care team remains up to date.
- Using your hands-on, in person experience with each patient, identify and recommend medical equipment and supplies that will help our patients maintain comfort and dignity and ensure families and caregivers are also able to provide this care.
- Provide compassionate care throughout the end-of-life transition.
- Follow nursing assistant standards of practice and meet or exceed HOC quality goals to ensure the best possible outcomes for the patient and family.
- Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.
- A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions.
- Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC.
- Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.
Salary : $20 - $26