Job Summary
The role involves delivering direct personal care and hygiene assistance to terminally ill individuals either in their residences or care facilities. The position emphasizes providing emotional support while closely monitoring changes in patients’ physical and mental states. Documentation of each patient visit is critical, along with following mandatory safety and infection control measures.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Offer emotional support to terminally ill patients.
- Document patient visits accurately, noting any observed changes in conditions.
- Adhere to established safety and infection control protocols during care delivery.
Qualifications
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license is required.
- Current CPR certification is necessary.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- At least six months of experience in providing direct patient care is required.
Gentiva Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
