Certified Nursing Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following :

• Maintains and promotes the independence of the patient and family and assists in maintaining a safe, healthful environment
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group meetings as appropriate
• Assists with personal care activities
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient's health
• Measures and records oral, rectal, axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide)
• Meets safety needs of patients including safe use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
• Immediately reports any changes in patients' conditions or incidents to Primary Care Nurse / Director of Hospice Services
• Accurately documents services provided in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures on the day services are rendered. Submits documentation in a timely manner
• Participates in staff development programs as appropriate for home health aides. Assumes personal responsibility to participate in discipline appropriate education to meet the annual education requirements (12 hours / 12 months)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug-Free Workplace