Certified Nursing Assistant- FT 7p-7a Inpatient Hospice

Wellstar Health System is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for our inpatient hospice program at our West Georgia facility in Lagrange, GA. This is a night shift position (7p-7a) supporting compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families during a difficult time.

As a Care Partner, you will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to promote a positive patient experience by assisting with daily living activities, comfort measures, and basic patient care functions. You will partner with nurses, physicians, and the healthcare team to provide safe, age-appropriate, and culturally aware care.

Clinical Setting

Inpatient hospice care facility providing end-of-life support and comfort measures to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and physical comfort measures as assigned
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and ambulation
• Take vital signs and document findings; report any unusual findings to the Charge Nurse
• Provide meals and nourishment according to dietary standards and plan of care
• Perform approved advanced technical skills as needed, which may include phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters
• Provide emotional support and establish rapport with patients and families
• Recognize and respect the family's role as decision makers and caregivers
• Observe religious and cultural restrictions and practices
• Answer call lights and telephone promptly; notify appropriate staff of patient needs
• Resolve resident concerns and immediately inform the Charge Nurse or manager of complaints
• Proactively offer assistance and comfort measures
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect rights and dignity at all times
• Participate in resident rounding per standards
• Perform basic housekeeping duties in patient rooms and bathrooms
• Clean and sanitize personal care items per policy
• Ensure safety by removing or controlling fall hazards such as cords, oxygen tubing, and clutter
• Ensure oxygen signage is displayed and tanks are stored correctly
• Ensure bedrails, bed alarms, and personal alarms are utilized correctly
• Stock necessary medical supplies, skin care products, linens, and incontinent supplies
• Document all patient care delivered in a timely manner as required by policy
• Perform clerical functions including data retrieval, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies and medications
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and effective communication
• Perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate and respectful service mindset
• Take direction from a variety of care providers
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC-BLS) or BLS-Instructor certification required upon hire
• Minimum one year of recent CNA-related care experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia driver's license
• Private vehicle insurance

Schedule

Full-time night shift, 7p-7a