CNA Immediate Hospice Care

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.
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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
Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
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
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
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
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
Understanding of plan of care documentation
Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO and Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
Advanced training programs
Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.