Home Health & Hospice- Certified Nursing Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: Provide personal services such as bathing, grooming and assistance with ambulation to skilled home health and hospice patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. Complete personal care interventions according to the plan of care and documents accurately.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIALJOB DUTIES

• Provide care for skilled home health patients consistent with the tasks listed on the written plan of care
• Complete personal hygiene for patients, including bathing (tub, shower, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care and dressing
• Assist client with mobility, including walking, transferring, turning and positioning including the use of transfer device such as the Hoyer Lift and transfer board.
• Assist with toileting needs, including assistance with bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, toilet use and incontinence care
• Measure and record fluid intake and output
• Observe, report and document observations and changes in patient’s condition and needs to the registered nurse. Documents services and observations in the client’s record.
• Perform other activities as assigned including but not limited to reading and recording, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration. Foley catheter care, basic infection control procedures; emergency procedures and care of the body after death.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Certificate to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Virginia in good standing
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
• Current CPR certification for healthcare provider
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Two years of nursing assistant experience in community Health (Hospice or Home Health). *...