What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Hospice House - 36 hrs/week - Days position at Empath Health?
Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health in beautiful Southwest Florida, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to care for patients at Empath Health Hospice Houses.
8a-8:30p; Week 1: Wed/Thur/Sat; Week 2: Sun/Thur/Fri
The hospice CNA delivers emotional and physical support to terminal patients and their primary caregivers. When our patients and their loved ones thank us for the angels who provide care, they are most commonly referring to our CNAs.
The hospice CNA is responsible for:
- Overall care of the patient, from basic personal care like bathing and grooming to household tasks that assist the primary caregiver.
- Educating the patient and primary caregiver about personal care, patient positioning and daily living.
Requirements:
- Applicants must have Florida State Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Current CPR certification is required
- One year of recent experience in hospice, home health or acute-care setting is preferred
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