Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the position Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with a heart for patients and families to join their team. The CNA plays a vital role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide personal care and promote patient comfort. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide leader dedicated to providing family-centered hospice services with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. Responsibilities • 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 • Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned • Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned • Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned • Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency • Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence • Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues • Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist • Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed • Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders” • Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned • Aid with light laundry needs if necessary • 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 • Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned • 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 • All other duties as assigned Requirements • Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Utah • Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training • Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order • Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter • Current CPR certification Nice-to-haves • One (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments • Ability to read and follow written instructions • 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 • Ability to communicate effectively • Strong organizational skills • Understanding of plan of care documentation • Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care • Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired • Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying • Calm demeanor when entering the patients home Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • PTO and Paid Holidays • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more • HSA & 401(k) available • Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions • Advanced training programs • Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry