Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal hygiene for the patients of Arkansas Hospice and maintains a safe and orderly environment within the guidelines of the interdisciplinary team plan of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High school diploma or GED; satisfactory completion of a nursing assistant (CNA) training and competency evaluation program that complies with Arkansas Department of Health guidelines also required.

Experience : Previous experience in direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care facility, or hospice preferred.

Licensure : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Additional Requirements : Must be eligible for a Letter of Determination and successfully complete a skills evaluation test. Valid Arkansas driver’s license, car insurance, and car also required ( Home Care ).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the Registered Nurse, performs the following procedures, respecting the dignity, comfort, and privacy of the patient :

Bed bath / sponge bath / tub / whirlpool, and shower;

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION .

1. Knowledge and acceptance of hospice philosophy and principles of care.

2. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

3. Skill in observation, communication, and documentation.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers and other customers.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, families, and other caregivers.

6. Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.

7. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.

8. Ability to work as a team player.

9. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.

10. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.

11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and / or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.