Hospice CNA - PRN

Description

About Us:

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Culture:

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

Our EPIC Values:

• Empowerment: We equip our people and trust their expertise.
• Positivity: We continually celebrate progress and wins.
• Integrity: Our actions reflect our values, every time.
• Community: Community is at the heart of our work, within our team and beyond.

Job Title: CNA
Schedule: PRN, paid per visit
Job Summary:

A Luminos Hospice aide, integral to the compassionate delivery of end-of-life care, provides essential support to patients and their families in a hospice setting. Duties encompass assisting with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and mobility support, while ensuring patients' comfort and dignity. The hospice aide monitors vital signs, communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintains accurate documentation of care activities. Beyond physical care, the role involves offering emotional and spiritual support, fostering a comforting environment during the end-of-life process. Adhering to infection control protocols and participating in continuous education, the hospice aide plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for patients and contributing to our holistic, patient-centered approach to hospice care.

Responsibilities:

• Personal Care Assistance: Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene. Providing assistance with toileting and incontinence care.
• Mobility Support: Helping patients with mobility, including transferring in and out of beds or chairs. Assisting with ambulation and exercises prescribed by the hospice care team.
• Vital Sign Monitoring: Monitoring and reporting vital signs to the nursing or hospice care team. Observing and reporting any changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Comfort Care: Ensuring patient comfort through proper positioning and providing pain management assistance. Assisting with symptom management under the guidance of the hospice care team.
• Emotional and Spiritual Support: Offering emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of care provided. Reporting observations and care activities to the hospice care team.
• Communication: Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, and chaplains. Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• End-of-Life Care: Providing care and support during the end-of-life process with sensitivity and compassion. Assisting with post-mortem care as needed.
• Infection Control: Following proper infection control procedures to ensure the safety of patients and caregivers. Adhering to hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Continuous Education: Participating in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and stay updated on hospice care practices. Maintain certification and licensure requirements.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma Preferred.

Licensure:

Driver’s license.

CPR certification.

State approved Certified Nurse Aide certification.

Experience:

Minimum one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program. Hospice experience is preferred.

Skills:

Aide skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.

Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.