Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

As a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Suncrest, your primary responsibilities include providing compassionate care to assigned residents in accordance with personalized care plans, collaborating daily with licensed nursing staff to ensure coordinated support, and strictly following all company policies and safety guidelines. You'll also have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients to improve their quality of life.

To be considered for the Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant position at Suncrest, you must hold a valid CNA certification in the state of practice, be CPR certified, and possess a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for patients. Additionally, having reliable transportation and the ability to work effectively both independently and in teams are essential for this role.

Suncrest provides a comprehensive benefits package for its Hospice CNAs, including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible paid time off policy that allows cashing out PTO, a 401k plan with employer match, and eligibility for bonuses. Working at Suncrest ensures a work-life balance and appreciation for contributions from dedicated staff members.

Yes! Suncrest Hospice is committed to the professional development of its Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants. Employees are encouraged to pursue higher-level opportunities, certifications, and further education within the rapidly growing company, allowing for both personal growth and career advancement.

The work environment for a Hospice CNA at Suncrest is supportive and collaborative. You will work alongside a dedicated team of nurses, social workers, and chaplains, providing compassionate care while having access to resources that help you deliver optimal service to residents. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and appreciation for every member.

In your response, provide a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Emphasize your ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively with patients and families, and collaborate with your team to find solutions.

Discuss the coping strategies you use to manage emotional stress, such as self-care techniques, seeking support from colleagues, and utilizing available resources to process emotions effectively while caring for hospice patients.

Highlight qualities such as compassion, empathy, and strong communication skills. Explain how these qualities impact the quality of care provided to patients and the overall environment within the hospice setting.

Describe your time management strategies and how you assess the needs of each patient to ensure everyone receives timely and quality care. Emphasize your organizational skills and teamwork with nursing staff.

Detail a specific instance in which you successfully navigated a conflict, focusing on communication, understanding differing perspectives, and seeking resolution in a professional manner.

Share your familiarity with reading and implementing patient care plans as a CNA. Discuss how you ensure that care plans are followed during your daily tasks to improve patient outcomes.

Discuss the importance of maintaining patient dignity and privacy and provide examples of how you incorporate these values in your daily interactions with patients.

Share your personal motivations for entering hospice care, such as the impact you wish to have on patients and families during difficult times, and express your passion for providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Explain the steps you would take to establish trust, such as being attentive, empathetic, and consistently present for the patient. Share that open communication is key to fostering a strong relationship.

Outline your understanding of infection control protocols and give examples of how you consistently apply these measures within your patient care to ensure safety for both yourself and the patients.