CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

Sacred Journey Hospice

Are you a CNA looking for a new opportunity? Sacred Journey Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated CNA to join our team in Newnan,GA! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your skillset while providing essential one-on-one support in the patients home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

Location: Newnan, GA

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

How you will contribute (not limited to)

You will make a difference in our patient's lives by coordinating with the assigned nurse to provide safe patient care and report out on the patient's condition. You will perform personal care, take vitals, communicate with families, and other duties as assigned. You will travel between patients and work as part of an interdisciplinary team that supports both families and patients during their end-of-life journey. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Competitive compensation (to include on-call pay when on rotation)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee discounts
• Community Service Opportunities

• Performs personal care needs when given a patient's assignment and attends his/her requests promptly
  • Reports to the Case Manager immediately, if unable to perform a certain task
• Provides patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
• Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O₂)
• Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
• Assists in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
• Assists in feeding the patient as assigned
• Takes and records oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency and when on the plan of care
• Provides proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
• Reports 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

• Assists in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
• Provides normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed
• Assists with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as reminders
• Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals
• Provides assistance as assigned with light laundry needs
• Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
• Provides respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
• Keeps patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned
• Adheres to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

• Meet the training requirements of the state of practice
• Minimum of six months experience including providing personal care
• At least 18 years of age
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, 16 of the 75 hours of classroom must be complete prior to a mandatory 16 hours of practical training
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Ability to handle death/dying
• Good Organizational Skills
• Strong Oral and written communication skills