Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Purpose: Assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming), mobility (transfers, repositioning), nutrition (feeding, meal prep), and comfort measures, while also serving as the "eyes and ears" by observing and reporting changes to the nursing team, providing emotional support to patients and families, and helping with light housekeeping to maintain a comfortable environment Key Responsibilities Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, grooming (hair, nails, oral care), dressing, and toileting/incontinence care to preserve dignity. Mobility Support: Helping patients with transfers (bed to chair), walking, turning/repositioning to prevent bedsores, and range-of-motion exercises. Comfort Measures: Providing non-medical comfort, such as gentle massage, proper positioning, and ensuring a clean, comfortable environment. Observation & Reporting: Monitoring vital signs (temp, pulse, BP, respiration) and reporting any physical or emotional changes to the hospice nurse. Emotional Support: Offering companionship, listening to stories, and providing a reassuring presence to patients and their families. Nutrition & Hydration: Assisting with feeding, adhering to dietary needs, and providing liquids as directed. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of care provided and patient status. Team Collaboration: Working closely with nurses, social workers, and chaplains for coordinated care. Light Housekeeping: Keeping the patient's immediate living area tidy, making beds, and doing light laundry related to patient care. Skills/Qualifications: State CNA certification, Strong Compassion, Patience, and Communication Skills, plus Emotional Resilience to support patients and families facing end-of-life care, along with Technical Skills in personal care, Vitals, and Reporting changes to the nursing team