Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Description - Are you an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? - We are looking for compassionate CNAs who have a heart for patients and families. - The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. - You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. - Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. - We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. - For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Flexible Per Diem Schedule - Coverage Area: Summit & Wasatch Counties Our Culture - Our culture is cultivated using the following values: - Integrity: We are honest and professional. - Trust: We count on each other. - Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. - Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. - Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. Qualifications On an Average Day You Will: (includes but not limited to) - Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately - Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality - Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) - Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned - Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned - Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned - Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned - Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency - Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence - Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues - Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist - Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed - Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders” - Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned - Aid with light laundry needs if necessary - Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency - Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate - Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned - Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct - Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities - Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs - All other duties as assigned Requirements: - Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant ( applicable for all States, additional requirements for California residents, see below). - CALIFORNIA REGULATION: Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California. - Preferred to have one (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments - Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training - Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order - Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter - Current CPR certification Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge: - Ability to read and follow written instructions - An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill - Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision - Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene - Ability to communicate effectively - Strong organizational skills - Understanding of plan of care documentation - Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care - Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired - Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying - Calm demeanor when entering the patients home We Got the Perks: - Some benefits apply to full-time employees only - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO and Paid Holidays - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more - HSA & 401(k) available - Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions - Advanced training programs - Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement - Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. - Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. - Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. - We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.