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Join Our Caring Team as a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments? As a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals at the end of their life journey. We are looking for dedicated and kind-hearted individuals who possess a special hospice heart!

CNA Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient or outpatient settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Daily Living Assistance: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, comfort, and ensuring a safe and clean environment.
• Emotional Support: Offer bodily and emotional comfort to hospice patients and families, while educating and assisting them in maintaining independence in a safe environment.
• Prioritize Comfort: Make the comfort and care of patients and families your highest priority at all times.
• Exceptional Service: Consistently deliver personalized, sincere, and engaging service to patients and families, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.

CNA Qualifications:

Education/Regulatory Requirements:

• Current license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Arizona.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Skills:

• Preferred: 6-months of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Ability to accept direction and supervision comfortably.
• Capability to work collaboratively with professionals and volunteers.
• Effective and efficient task fulfillment.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and present a neat and clean appearance.

Professional Requirements:

• Clear and understandable communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, and staff.
• Understand and apply the Hospice Philosophy in practice.
• Respect the needs, beliefs, behaviors, and psychology of patients and families.

Language Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

If you are detail-oriented, patient, and calm, and you possess a caring heart, we would love to hear from you! Join us in ensuring the comfort and quality of life for our hospice patients and their families.

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