Hospice Aide (CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant) - HomeCare

CNA Job Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and housekeeping assistance to our clients in their homes; follows the established plan of care under the direction of the client care coordinator.
• Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to our clients.
• Meals for clients' nutritional needs.
• Reports changes in clients' condition to client care coordinator or supervisor.
• Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties.
• Records each client's care on care plan and submits care plan in a timely manner.
• Responds sensitively to the multiple, complex needs of a terminal client which includes providing end of life care.
• Assists with routine therapy exercises.
• Participates in case conferences as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Licensure/Certification: CNA Certificate approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Addiction Services required
• Experience: Six months experience as Home Care Aide/CNA in a home care agency, preferred