Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part-Time

Junior

Monticello, MS

Quick Facts

Role: Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — part time
Purpose: Provide personal care to terminally ill hospice patients under RN direction and support families during care and bereavement

Description

Provide personal care services to terminally ill hospice patients as needed under the direction of the RN, and assist with patient and family support through the course of hospice care and bereavement. Work as a member of the hospice team in providing hospice care according to the IDG care plan guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to hospice patients as needed
Support and provide understanding to the patient’s family and during bereavement
Perform assigned personal care functions in the patient’s residence under direction and supervision of the RN, Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Graduate from an approved training and competency course
Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant (preferred)
Active patient contact within past three years (preferred)
Able to work independently and make accurate, at times quick, judgments
Able to respond appropriately to crisis outside a hospital setting
Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes
Evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations
Physical ability for kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, and maximal assist lifting/transferring of up to a 100-pound patient
Sight/hearing sufficient or ability to use appropriate adaptive devices
Tolerate exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse conditions, and hazardous materials
Current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation
Emotional stability and ability to cope with mental and emotional stress

Benefits

Not specified in the posting.

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is a healthcare provider delivering hospice care for terminally ill patients in home/residential settings. The organization’s mission centers on compassionate, personal care, supporting both patients and their families through end-of-life needs and bereavement. It operates as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team, emphasizing coordinated, guideline-driven care planning and person-centered support that respects diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds. As a regional medical center, it reflects a service-oriented, community-based healthcare culture focused on patient comfort and dignity.

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