CNA Sweet Dreams

Are you an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA)? We are looking for compassionate CNAs and HHAs who have a heart for patients and families. Did you know we offer a unique Sweet Dreams Program? This program is designed to help our patients relax and improve their chances of getting a restful night’s sleep. to learn more about our Sweet Dreams Program.

The Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit  or follow us on Linked In.Our

Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

Integrity:
We are honest and professional.

Trust:
We count on each other.

Excellence:
We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.

Accountability:
We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.

Mutual Respect:
We treat others the way we want to be treated.

As a Sweet Dreams CNA You Will:(includes but not limited to)
Spend quality one on one time with patients and their families to support everyday needs

Care for hospice patients by providing paths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as needed

Provide bedtime care including personal hygiene regimens as required

Provide aroma therapy and gentle touch

Provide lotion rubs to hands and feet Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.

Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

Help patients dress and undress

Record important health information including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure

Assess and report patient condition and any significant changes to the Case Manager Assist patients with ambulation and exercise

Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

And additional duties as assigned

Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned

Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide required per state regulations

Preferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience

Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training

Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order

Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter

Current CPR certification

Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to read and follow written instructions

An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill Ability to work autonomously with little…