Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistantprovides 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; + Shampoo + Skin, hair, and nail care (excluding diabetic patients) + Oral hygiene/care of the mouth/denture care + Toileting and elimination; assistance to bathroom or in using bedpan or commode + Normal range of motion and positioning + Safe transfer and ambulation techniques + Feeding and fluids; sets up meal tray and encourages fluids + Assists nurse when treatments are being performed * Performs routine housekeeping tasks to provide a safe and comfortable environment as instructed by the Registered Nurse * Conducts rounds on assigned patients every two hours and as needed to assure basic physical care needs are met. Alerts the professional care team member when problems are identified that require professional intervention (Inpatient Center) * Maintains accurate documentation of assignments for each...