CNA - FT Christopher House •$2500 Sign On Bonus • (49799)

Description JOB TITLE : Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) DEPARTMENT : Christopher House Clinical POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of RN, provides quality personal care, following an established Plan of Care. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS REPORTS TO : Director of Inpatient Services SUPERVISES : None INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS : All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public's perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations. EQUIPMENT / MACHINERY USED Office equipment, computer, copy machine, minor medical equipment including but not limited to blood pressure cuff, oxygen tanks or concentrators, and thermometers.

• Assists with personal hygiene bathes, grooms (hair and nails), provides oral hygiene, checks skin integrity.
• Provides peri-care and performs Foley care and maintenance.
• Dresses patients.
• Performs patient transfers, turns, etc. while ensuring safety of patient and self.
• Takes vital signs and weights as directed.
• Ambulates patients as appropriate and does range of motion exercise as directed.
• May perform simple dressing changes as directed by the RN (i.e. non-sterile, non-surgical, and not greater than Stage 1 pressure ulcers).
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Provides care consistent with written instructions as outlined in patient's care plan.
• Demonstrates understanding and support in interactions with team members
• Communicates with Charge Nurse and other team members as appropriate; reports changes in patient's condition and needs.
• Documents care in a timely manner, and in compliance with organization policies and procedures.
• Obtains supplies and teaches use of medical supplies.
• Uses and reinforces the RN's teaching on use of equipment.
• Checks equipment for safety and cleans equipment.
• Changes linens.
• Provides nutritional support, assists with feeding, light meal preparations and light housekeeping as indicated. CNAs may also assist kitchen staff with menu orders from patients / families.
• Performs other related supportive tasks as specified by organizational policy or as assigned.
• May launder facility linens or assist with other operational duties as needed.
• Provides back up support for the Unit Clerk role when needed, to include answering the phone, creating and scanning charts.
• Answers call lights and respond to patients needs when applicable. Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS