Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant/PRN - North Valley

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JOB SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing hospice services consistent with the mission, vision and goals of the Agency. The Hospice Aide is a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team who performs planned interventions determined by the RN and interdisciplinary team to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the terminally ill patient and his/her family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist patient with personal hygiene, elimination, nutritional support/feeding, ambulation and exercise, and medication reminders according to the patient’s needs and nursing orders. * Provide care consistent with written instructions. * Provide support for and reinforce the team’s teaching of patient’s caregivers. * Perform other related supportive tasks as specified by Agency policy. * Communicate with the hospice nurse regarding services provided, significant findings regarding the patient’s functional status and change in care needs, and changes in condition. * Document the care provided and the patient’s response to care. * Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation and required payroll information according to Agency policy. * Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the patient’s and family’s plan of care. * Provide services within the Agency's catchment area. * Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality. * Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings. * Interact with internal and external customers using a positive and professional approach. * Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications, and actions. * Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency. * Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities. * Participate in in-service education earning 12 contact hours per year. * Abide by Agency policies and procedures. * Accept other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

* Must have visual and hearing acuity and be able to communicate clearly verbally. * Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. * May be exposed to minor hazards/communicable diseases. * Physically active walking, standing, bending, lifting, and climbing stairs. * Must be able to perform fully assisted transfers, with or without transfer devices. * Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions. * Must provide proof of auto insurance upon hire and each renewal and maintain a safe driving record.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, HEALTH & CLEARANCE

Successful completion of one of the following:* A training program and competency evaluation pursuant to Federal/State law. * A competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal /State law. * A state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal/State law and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry. * A state licensure program pursuant to Federal/state law. * NOTE: Aide must NOT have had a continuous 24-month gap in furnishing services for compensation since program completion. * DMV and criminal background check/OIG Exclusion list/National Sex Offender Registry/fingerprint card as appropriate. Current CPR, TB, and health clearance. * Completed skills assessment. * Successful passage (80%) of Agency competency exam and core competency checklist. * Have the orientation and training appropriate to the care of the patient and his/her family.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS

, including but not limited to: Wheelchair, sliding board, Hoyer lift, bath/shower bench, 3-in-one commode, bathing aides, gloves, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, thermometer.

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED

Hospice CNA may care for patients in these age groups: middle-age and above.