CNA Hospice

Job DescriptionJob Description

I. Qualifications

A qualified person who provides direct patient care and/or housekeeping duties in the home or homelike setting under the direct

supervision of a registered nurse.

a. Must have a current nursing assistant certification and have successfully completed a Hospice Aide competency evaluation.

b. Must have dependable transportation and a clean driving record.

c. Must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check.

 

II. Responsibilities

The Hospice Aide shall provide services established and delegated in POC, record and notify the primary registered nurse of

deviations according to standard practice including, but not limited to the following:

a. Perform simple one-step wound care if written documentation of in-service for that specific procedure is in the aides personnel

record. All procedures performed by the aide must be in compliance with current standards of nursing practice.

b. Provide assistance with mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, or undressing, eating, toileting, and/or

housekeeping needs.

c. Complete a clinical note promptly with each patient visit, which must be incorporated into the electronic medical record.

 

Company DescriptionLocally owned and operated, Guardian Hospice Care provides caring and compassionate hospice services to those individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the Central Louisiana and surrounding areas within a 50 mile radius. Hospice is a philosophy of care that allows people near the end of life to live everyday to the fullest with the highest possible comfort and quality of life. We are seeking compassionate and knowledgeable team members who will focus on empowering our patients and their families achieve a peaceful and comfortable end-of-life experience.Company DescriptionLocally owned and operated, Guardian Hospice Care provides caring and compassionate hospice services to those individuals facing a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the Central Louisiana and surrounding areas within a 50 mile radius. Hospice is a philosophy of care that allows people near the end of life to live everyday to the fullest with the highest possible comfort and quality of life. We are seeking compassionate and knowledgeable team members who will focus on empowering our patients and their families achieve a peaceful and comfortable end-of-life experience.

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