Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA at PruittHealth Gainesville, GA

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Full Time

Location:

Gainesville, GA. Seeking 2–3 CNAs for Hall, Dawson, Lumpkin, and Forsyth areas.

To increase the level of comfort for hospice patients and provide temporary relief to families by delivering personal care services.

• Commitment to the hospice concept and standards.
• Interact with diverse age groups.
• Work well independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.
• Handle confidential matters.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Provide patient care services in accordance with policies, procedures, and the CNA/PCA care plan.
• Assist with personal hygiene aspects of care, including bathing, oral hygiene, skin care, and hair care.
• Assist with transfers (e.g., bed to chair, bed to commode).
• Assist with ambulation and exercise as ordered.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Recognize the emotional status of the patient and understand associated emotional problems.
• Coordinate care with the primary nurse and Director of Health Services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date visit records.
• Provide care related to turning, positioning, observations, and skin integrity impairment.
• Attend regular interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in care plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Report patient progress, problems, and procedural issues to supervisory personnel and handle medical emergencies per the service plan.
• Deliver optimal, dignified care to patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Hospice Services (DHS) or Administrator.

• Maturity and ability to manage job demands.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Empathetic attitude toward caring for the terminally ill and families.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission of Pruitt Health Hospice.
• Listening skills.
• Documentation skills in accordance with agency policy, procedures, and the CNA/PCA care plan.
• Orientation to hospice care and readiness to complete necessary training.
• Participation in agency surveys and related reports.
• Participation in continuing education to remain current with field changes and maintain required license/certification.
• Participation in mandatory in‑services.
• Respect for patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, privacy, and civil rights.
• Compliance with corporate compliance programs.
• Reporting of occupational hazards, such as exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Adherence to safety regulations (fire protection, smoking, infection control).
• Adherence to safety procedures when performing tasks or using equipment.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and directed by supervision.

• Active, current, unrestricted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.

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