Certified nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice
Absolute Health Care
Canal Winchester, OH
Health / Beauty / Fitness
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice
Full-Time
We are looking for a dependable CNA to join our Hospice team. Absolute Hospice, Inc. provides hospice services wherever the patient calls home. This position will be for a dedicated, full time schedule caring for our hospice patients, Monday-Friday, day shifts only.
Minimum Education:
Full-Time
We are looking for a dependable CNA to join our Hospice team. Absolute Hospice, Inc. provides hospice services wherever the patient calls home. This position will be for a dedicated, full time schedule caring for our hospice patients, Monday-Friday, day shifts only.
Minimum Education:
- Certified and Licensed CNA Courses
- High school level coursework in English grammar, composition and mathematics.
- One year experience providing patient care in a hospital, nursing facility or similar environment. Current CNA license and demonstrates competency in direct patient care during probationary period.
- Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record and proof of insurance
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
- Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
- Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
About the company
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Absolute Health Care has been providing professional home care and elder support services for over 20 years. Our caregiving services include hourly care and live-in care. We know that every client’s health care needs are unique and we are committed to creating a positive experience by developing a Personal Plan of Care with each client.
Our service area includes:
Orange County
South Los Angeles County
North San Diego County
Riverside County