Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice (Weekends + 3 weekdays)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Provides direct care to terminally ill patients and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care. The Certified Nurse Assistant will deliver services under the direction of the interdisciplinary team and be supervised by a registered nurse.

Accountability :

Reports to the RN Clinical Coordinator / CNA Coordinator

Requirements

Specific to Job Functions :

1.Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between co-workers, patients, and other professional members of the community

2. Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary for each patient

3. Successfully demonstrates the ability to provide the following care(s) to patients :

• Bathing (shower, partial, full bed bath)
• Oral Care (for an alert patient, an unresponsive patient, and a patient with dentures)
• Shaving (with disposable and electric razor)
• Vital Signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respirations)
• Basic Nail Care
• Shampoo Patient's Hair (in shower and in bed)
• Use Appropriate Dressing Techniques (for an ambulatory, wheelchair bound, bedbound and unresponsive patients)
• Provide Effective Skin Care
• Knowledge of Proper Toileting Techniques
• Knowledge with Proper Colostomy Care
• Knowledge with Urinary Bag Devices
• Appropriate Positioning and Body Alignment
• Range of Motion Activities
• Safe Transfer Techniques
• Reporting Change in Patient Condition to RN Case Manager
• Notify RN Case Manager when Patient Complains of Pain
• Basic Homemaker Services
• Light Housekeeping Services
• Laundering of Personal Clothing and Linens
• Meal Preparation / Feeding
• Companionship

4. Gathers data as assigned by the RN Case Manager

5. Assists with orientation of new CNA staff

6. Provides support and peer to peer education for trainees

7. Immediately reports any changes to the RN Case Manager or designated charge person

8. Reports unusual conditions, observations, and pertinent information to the RN Case Manager

9. Understands / provides basic principles of palliative care / pain management within the Scope of Practice

10. Provides personal care as assigned by the RN, which may consist of, but is not limited to, Certified Nurse Assistant duties, companionship, light housekeeping, etc.

11. Complies with all documentation policies / procedures, which include documentation at bedside

12. Completes appropriate documentation in a legible and timely manner

13. Demonstrates good judgment with proper decision-making abilities

14. Completes monthly and annual trainings as assigned by the Governing Board, Human Resources and / or Director of Nursing

15. Other duties as assigned

Additional Functions :

Physical / Safety Requirements :

The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Qualifications and Experience :

Benefits : Paid Time Off

NV Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Ancillary Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Uniforms

Welcoming Culture

Salary Description

$21.50 / hr