Job Summary
The role involves delivering essential personal care, hygiene support, and emotional assistance to patients facing terminal illnesses in either their residences or care facilities. The position necessitates thorough documentation of patient status and active involvement in team discussions and initiatives aimed at enhancing service quality.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and hygiene assistance to terminally ill patients.
- Offer emotional support to patients and their families.
- Document patient conditions accurately and comprehensively.
- Engage in team meetings to discuss patient care and improvement strategies.
- Partake in quality enhancement activities within the healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- A minimum of six months experience in direct patient care.
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.
