Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job overview

The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) role is onsite in South Portland, ME. Compensation is not specified. Affinity Hospice Management’s posting describes hospice care focused on comfort and quality, with care assigned to promote continuity and safety. Working under a registered nurse’s supervision, the hospice aide follows the patient’s plan of care to meet personal needs and promote comfort. The aide observes, documents, and reports care and condition changes while respecting patients and families.

What you'll do

• Provide assigned personal care, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, feeding, linen changes, and assistance with ambulation, exercise, transfers, and positioning. Observe skin and patient condition
• report pain, symptoms, or changes to the RN case manager
• provide medication reminders only as allowed
• document care
• perform assigned light homemaking and respite support
• report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice certified nursing assistant

cna

south portland me

affinity hospice

hospice care

patient comfort

personal care

rn supervision

cpr certification

food handler permit

home health experience preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires completion of a state-approved CNA course or equivalent, nursing assistant certification, current healthcare-provider CPR, food-handler permit, high school diploma/GED, and a licensed driver with insured automobile. The role does not perform nursing practice or administer medications.

About the employer

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.