In recognition of National CNA Week, June 14-20 in 2023, I’ll discontinue our Disease-Specific Prognosis series to pay tribute to everyone CNAs for the outstanding treatment they offer to families and patients. To all CNAs thank you for the outstanding care you give to our patients and their families.
Vickie Wacaster is a Vickie Wacaster, Patient and Hospice Advocate with Aveanna Hospice (formerly Comfort Care Hospice)
In hospice the certified nursing assistants (CNAs) constitute an important component of the hospice’s interdisciplinary team. Hospice CNAs provide routine personal care for the patient according to the individual-established plan of care. They also act as hearing and eyes for nurses, letting them know of any issues they might have or concerns the patient or their family might have to.
A card or letter is not often received by the family members of hospice patients which does not include the CNA who took care of their loved ones. The majority of the time, there is at least two or three paragraphs that highlight the exceptional care provided by aides to the patient and how it means to the family members to know the loved one was taken care for by such caring and dedicated individuals.
While being CNA CNA can be physically demanding, the majority of CNAs will claim that they’ve found their dream job. They have a passion for helping others, and the expertise that are able to make the difference.
We are privileged and honored to have CNAs who work with the healthcare system. We should always remember to acknowledge them for their dedication and commitment.
“Kindness is lending someone power instead of making them aware of their weaknesses.” Autor Unknown
– Vickie Wacaster serves as patient advocate at Aveanna Hospice (formerly Comfort Care Hospice).
The article The recognition of National CNL Week, June 14-20 was first published in The Andalusia Star-News.
