Travel CNA - Hospice

Description

We're looking for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for an immediate travel opening in Washington, DC.
The right CNA should have 1 year of experience in Hospice or end-of-life care. Read below for more requirements.

As a CNA in hospice care, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals facing terminal illness. Youll work under the supervision of a registered nurse to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and emotional support for their families.

As a CNA, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• Provide gentle repositioning and mobility assistance to ensure comfort and prevent skin breakdown
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their loved ones
• Take and record vital signs and observe changes in condition, reporting to the hospice nurse
• Support pain and symptom management through non-medical comfort measures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and peaceful environment for patients
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks as needed in the home or facility setting
• Respect and uphold patients' dignity, preferences, and spiritual or cultural needs
• Document care activities accurately and in accordance with hospice protocols
• Comply with infection control and safety guidelines in all care settings

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as a Certified Nurse Aid in a Hospice setting. Additionally, they should possess a current BLS certification, hold the NNAAP National Certification and be eligible for State licensure

Hospice CNAs must be compassionate, emotionally resilient, and skilled in providing gentle, respectful care during the final stages of life.

Requirements*: BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.