Certified Nursing Assistant for Hospice Care

2 weeks ago


Itasca, Illinois, United States Solace Hospice & Pallative Care Inc Full time
Job Overview

The hospice certified nursing assistant (CNA) plays a vital role within the interdisciplinary team, operating under the guidance of a registered nurse to deliver essential services tailored to meet the individual needs of patients and enhance their comfort.

Key Responsibilities

The hospice CNA's duties encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Personal Care: Addressing personal care requirements promptly after receiving patient assignments and responding to requests efficiently. If a task cannot be completed, it is imperative to inform the primary care nurse without delay.
  2. Safety Compliance: Ensuring the safety needs of patients are met and utilizing equipment correctly (e.g., foot stools, side rails, oxygen equipment).
  3. Personal Hygiene: Providing personal care services, including bathing, back rubs, oral hygiene, and changing bed linens as per the assigned schedule.
  4. Dressing Assistance: Aiding patients with dressing and undressing as required.
  5. Meal Preparation: Preparing meals for patients.
  6. Feeding Support: Assisting patients with feeding as assigned.
  7. Vital Signs Monitoring: Taking and documenting vital signs such as oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when instructed, ensuring competency in skills.
  8. Skin Care: Providing attentive care and monitoring of the patient's skin to prevent tissue breakdown over bony areas.
  9. Condition Reporting: Communicating any significant changes in the patient's condition to the supervising nurse and being aware of interpersonal dynamics involving caregivers or family members.
  10. Mobility Assistance: Supporting patients in ambulation and exercise as directed by the primary care nurse or therapist.
  11. Hygiene Support: Offering assistance with bedpans and urinals, along with light laundry tasks as assigned.
  12. Therapeutic Procedures: Performing range of motion exercises and other basic procedures as part of therapy services as ordered, ensuring demonstrated competency.
  13. Family Support: Providing respite for patients and their families or caregivers when present on-site, as appropriate.
  14. Environment Maintenance: Keeping the patient's living space clean and organized as directed.
  15. Documentation Adherence: Following the organization's standards for documentation and care procedures, maintaining professional conduct.
  16. Respectful Care: Being considerate of the patient's and family’s environment and personal needs.
  17. Case Assignment Responsibility: Fulfilling obligations related to accepted case assignments.
  18. Professional Development: Taking responsibility for personal growth and maintaining professional knowledge through participation in continuing education and in-service training.
Company Overview

At Solace Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., we are dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique challenges of end-of-life caregiving. Our mission is to ease the journey for both patients and their loved ones, ensuring that care is personalized and compassionate. We believe that the best care is delivered when our staff builds strong relationships with patients and their families.



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