Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem

Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant (Cna) - Per Diem

Provides hands on personal care and activities of daily living according to the aide care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Provides other support services as a member of the care team.

Job Duties

• Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice for designated patients in strict accordance with the written plan of care.
• Assumes responsibility for and completes routine and complex assignments for assigned home care / hospice patients within the allotted period of time, including the completion of documentation of patient care provided and communication with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Observes changes in patient functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and reports changes and / or findings to supervising clinician or clinical manager as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push / pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing / walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead. Job Description Disclaimer : This position description provides the major duties / responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and / or social activities.

Work Shift : Day Shift

Address : 1627 Chew St

Primary Location : Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street

Position Type : Onsite

Union : Not Applicable

Work Schedule : Per Diem; variable shift and hours

Department : 1004-09043 Hospice Unit - CC