Nursing Asst Cert-Hospice

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides personal care and comfort services to terminally ill patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker tasks in the patient / family residences or Cottingham Hospice House, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by the registered nurse.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Bathes patient in the bed, chair, tub or shower providing for patient's privacy, comfort and safety while doing so

Assists / provides mouth care

Shampoos, styles and / or combs patient's hair

Performs basic nail care and foot care

Shaves patient

Assists patient to dress

Assists with ambulation, transfer, use of assistive devices

Turns and positions patient

Assists patient to perform range of motion exercises

Facilitates elimination, assisting patient to use BSC, diapers, bedpan, urinal or to care for indwelling catheter or ostomy appliance

Facilitates nutrition, assists by preparing meal, feeding patient and / or by offering fluids

Models competent personal care techniques and communication skills for the caregiver

Participates in bereavement care by attending visitations / funerals

Assists the nurse by monitoring the patient's condition and reporting any changes noted to the nurse promptly.

Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight) as designated in POC.

Measures I&O

Observes and reports changes in skin color, reports any skin tears

Monitors the condition of non-sterile dressings and with the direction of the RN changes the dressing when needed.

Reports any difficulties with elimination

Reports any changes in patient's mental status i.e. ability to communicate, level of confusion or any aggressive / agitated behavior

Utilizes communication skills / listening skills to promote patient comfort with the procedure. Encourages patient to express needs or preferences in personal care

Observes and reports patient compliance with safety measures

Participates in team conference and IDG as requested to discuss patient and caregiving issues

Reports any changes in patient's physical strength, endurance or coordination that would alter the delivery of care as assigned on the CNA POC

Performs basic housekeeping duties, as assigned, that promotes hygiene, comfort and safety for the patient and enables the patient to remain in the home or the Cottingham House.

Changes linen and bed clothes; Launders linen, towels and clothing (in home)

Washes dishes and utensils. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen counters

Empties out of date food from refrigerator

Organizes food and supplies. Delivers medical supplies as requested

Works with caregiver to remove unnecessary clutter from patient's environment in order to reduce risk of falls

Cleans and sanitizes durable medical equipment

Cleans and sanitizes bathroom area

Runs errands for caregiver / patient as assigned by RN

Participates in review of QI data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement

Manages the agency resources by demonstrating reasonable and efficient use of time, mileage visit schedules and pre-visit activity.

Monitors utilization of medical supplies, maintains adequate supply in the home to meet patient's needs

Assists in organizing, cleaning storeroom

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Experience - No experience required

In Lieu Of

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA

If driving is required for the position, a valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance. Driving is not required for Cottingham House.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry

Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)

Mathematical skills

Familiar with dept. policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance with hospice standards of care, including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.

Knowledgeable in the issues related to death and the normal grieving process and is able to be supportive of patient and family.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

1067 Hospice - Upstate

Department

10687404 Nursing Aides

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