Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description Interrelationships: Patients, families, IDG members, and other healthcare team members Provides personal care services to terminally ill hospice patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Supports the family, including during bereavement, and participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team in accordance with the IDG care plan. Qualifications 3.1 Education Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification 3.2 Training & Licensure Graduate of an approved training and competency program Meets federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements 3.3 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to work independently and make accurate, timely judgments Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside a hospital setting Ability to work with diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds Strong interpersonal and communication skills 3.4 Experience Minimum of 2 years as a nursing assistant preferred Active patient contact within the past 3 years preferred Job Factors 4.1 Physical Requirements Frequent kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking Exposure to temperature and humidity changes Ability to lift/transfer up to 100 lbs with maximal assistance Adequate vision and hearing (with adaptive devices if needed) Annual TB test and other required examinations 4.2 Mental Requirements Ability to work independently and make sound judgments Flexibility, innovation, and strong interpersonal skills Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress Demonstrates emotional stability 4.3 Working Conditions Exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excretions, hazardous materials, and adverse environmental conditions 4.4 Transportation Valid driver’s license Auto liability insurance Reliable transportation Essential Functions 5.1 Personal Care Bathing; mouth, skin, and hair care Assistance with bathroom use, bedpan, or commode Bed transfers and ambulation per care plan Range of motion exercises as instructed 5.2 Household & Daily Living Support Incidental household tasks essential to patient well‑being Meal preparation, including special diets Shopping assistance when no other resource is available 5.3 Clinical Support Taking vital signs when assigned by RN Reporting changes in patient condition or family situation immediately 5.4 Emotional & Interpersonal Support Providing emotional support and compassionate care Demonstrating effective listening Offering encouragement and practicing patience 5.5 Compliance & Professional Standards Maintaining required competencies and skills RN supervision and evaluation every 14 days Participation in annual performance review Adherence to Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations Compliance with all policies and procedures Completion of at least 12 hours of in‑service education annually Maintenance of current state certification Ongoing knowledge of infectious disease protocols Benefits Competitive compensation Continuing Education Opportunities Supportive Team Environment Mileage Reimbursement Tropical Health Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employe #J-18808-Ljbffr Tropical Health Company