Hospice Aide - CNA

Job Description

Provide direct patient care assistance in the patient's residence under the direction and supervision of the RN and according to the Plan of Care

Effectively communicate with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure patients and their families receive the alleviating care, comfort and compassion they deserve

Perform or assist patient/family with home safety and activities including, but not limited to, light housekeeping and assistance with meals

Appropriately document and monitor adequate nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes

Provide compassionate communication and emotional support to the patient, family and other employees

Assure for compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and organizational policies and procedures

Complete annual educational requirements