CNA Week!!!

Hospice aides are an essential part of the hospice care team. Sometimes called a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) or a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), they have a unique role in providing personal care to their patients. They are the eyes and the ears of our hospice team.  

When someone is diagnosed with a serious or terminal illness, it can be a stressful time for the patient and the family. If the patient is living at home, much of their care is often handled by family caregivers. When a patient begins hospice care, they are assigned a hospice aide who begins regular visits to help supplement this care. 

Some hospice aide responsibilities include: 

• Bathing and dressing the patient 

• Assisting the patient with toileting or incontinence care 

• Wound care 

• Ensuring the patient is clean and comfortable 

• Educating family members about the patient’s care 

• Meeting with the hospice team to track and communicate changes 

At Caritas, we would like to say Happy Certified Nursing Assistant Week. We appreciate all that you do!