Hospice Aide CNA

Hospice Aide Cna Position

Essential Functions of the Hospice Aide Cna Position :

• Adheres to policies and procedures in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Observes and timely reports changes in the patient status and the care or service provided to the nurse and IDT.
• Provides evidence of basic clinical skills including but not limited to : blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration; and safe techniques in bathing, transferring, lifting, turning, positioning and grooming patients.
• Displays knowledge of basic elements of body functioning related to patient hospice diagnosis and reports changes in body function to Nurse / Case Manager.
• Communication skills, including the ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, care givers, and other hospice staff.
• Recognizes and uses basic infection control procedures.
• Reinforces patient and family infection control education provided by the nurse.
• Completes 12 hours in-service training during each 12 month period.
• Ensures required assigned education is finished in the specified time.
• Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment for patients.
• Builds positive relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures and their application.
• Displays knowledge of and adherence to the hospice aide plan of care developed for each patient by the Nurse / Case Manager.
• Timely notifies the Nurse / Case Manager of requested changes by patient / family to ensure plan of care accuracy.
• Immediately reports any challenges or conflicts with any patient / family / customer to the Clinical Services Manager, Patient Care Supervisor or Nurse / Case Manager.
• Demonstrates the ability to embrace change, manage stress, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
• Attends and participates in required staff meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to contribute to the comfort and dignity of a patient and provides care that is consistent with patient and family needs and goals.
• Organized and works efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Is a self-starter who demonstrates flexibility, motivation, initiative, and commitment.
• Identifies and reports areas of risk and safety concerns to the supervisor, in a timely manner.
• Able to incorporate Hospice of Southern Illinois core values in daily practice.
• Timely and accurate timesheet documentation according to policy.
• Appropriate management of paid time off. Submits on-line request for time off in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.