CNA Hospice, PRN

PRN (As Needed)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing personal care service to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks in accordance with the Hospice Aide Plan of Care as assigned and delegated by the RN Case Manager. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service / hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIIONS

• Provides personal care to the patient, assisting with ADL’s or any other duties within scope of practice as directed by the RN Case Manager.
• Follows Aide Plan of Care.
• Updates the RN Case Manager of refusal of care, refusal of visits, changes in condition, or any changes or patient needs during or immediately following visit.
• Documents care provided and communications with RN Case Manager and / or other IDT members.
• Completes documentation at bedside, locking all visits at completion of visit.
• Synchronizes documentation, at a minimum, at the beginning and end of day.
• Conforms to all departmental policies / procedures and standards.
• Attends staff meetings and educational in-services per agency requirements.
• Performs care consistent with Village Hospice standards of practice.
• Utilizes other team members as appropriate.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

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Knowledge and Skills :

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED / GIVEN

Under the supervision of the Village Hospice Clinical Manager

Gives no supervision.

EOE / D / V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-Offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to careers@jkv.org

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