Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tropical Health Hospice is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate personal care services to terminally ill hospice patients. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will support patients and their families throughout the end-of-life care journey and participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, mouth care, skin care, and hair care
• Assist patients with bathroom use, bedpan, or commode as needed
• Perform bed transfers and ambulation assistance per the individualized care plan
• Assist with range of motion exercises as instructed by the RN
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding, including special diets
• Perform incidental household tasks essential to patient well-being
• Provide shopping assistance when no other resources are available
• Take vital signs when assigned by the RN
• Report changes in patient condition or family situation immediately to the RN
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and families
• Demonstrate effective listening and offer encouragement and patience
• Maintain adherence to Standard Precautions and OSHA regulations
• Complete at least 12 hours of in-service education annually
• Participate in RN supervision and evaluation every 14 days
• Participate in annual performance review

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Graduate of an approved training and competency program
• Meets federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements
• Valid driver's license
• Auto liability insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and make accurate, timely judgments
• Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside a hospital setting
• Ability to work with diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 100 lbs with maximal assistance
• Adequate vision and hearing (with adaptive devices if needed)
• Flexibility and emotional stability
• Current state CNA certification
• Annual TB test and other required examinations

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant
• Active patient contact within the past 3 years

Physical Requirements

• Frequent kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking
• Exposure to temperature and humidity changes
• Exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excretions, hazardous materials, and adverse environmental conditions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Mileage reimbursement