Hospice Field CNA

The Hospice Aide reports directly to the Director of Patient Care Services and works under the direct supervision of the RN Case Manager and/or Clinical Coordinator to:

• Assist with personal care of patient, i.e. bathing, feeding, bed making, mouth care, vital signs and transferring

• Document properly in patient’s chart.

• Keep Clinical Coordinator/Nurse Case Manager informed of condition of patient/family.

• Observe infection control and safety measures

• Assist with patient/family teaching concerning patient care and care for the caregiver.

• Bereavement activities as requested and/or able.

• Clean and monitor supplies.

• Provide companionship

• Assist with laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, meal preparation and other homemaker tasks

• Attend and participate in staff and patient review meetings.

• Maintain and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics

• Work as an effective Infinity Hospice Care Group member.

Must be a graduate of a state certified Nurse’s Aide training program and in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of licensure.

Experience with death or dying patients is helpful.

Current driver’s license, auto insurance and a dependable means of transportation

Able to communicate clearly in English verbally & in writing.

The ability to follow the CNA assignment which directs the frequency of care & care duties to be performed by assisting with day to day personal care for each patient 
primarily focusing on comfort, hygiene, and daily living activities. 
Document in care plan charting software & the ability keep Clinical Coordinator/ RN Manager of the condition 
the patient.