Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN
Company: PruittHealth
Location: Macon
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
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PruittHealth, where your health and safety are top
priority.Location: Pruitthealth Hospice MaconPosition: Hospice
Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA / Hospice Aide - PRNPay advanced
options availableJOB PURPOSE:To increase the level of comfort for
hospice patients and to provide temporary relief to the family from
total personal care responsibility by providing the patient with
personal aspects of care.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Commitment to the
Hospice concept and standards. Ability to interact with a variety
of different age groups. Ability to work well independently and
within an interdisciplinary team setting. Ability to communicate
effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.
Ability to handle confidential matters. Ability to work a flexible
schedule. Provides patient care services in accordance with
policies and procedures and performs only those services as
directed in CNA/PCA care plan. Provide personal hygiene aspects of
care to patients including bathing, oral hygiene, skin care and
hair care. Assist with transfer of patient, e.g., bed to chair, bed
to commode, chair/commode to bed. Assist with ambulation and
exercise of patient as ordered and so assigned. Assist with or
provide meal preparation and related tasks. Assist with feeding of
patient. Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the
patient. Have an awareness of the emotional status of the patient
and be able to understand the emotional problems associated with
the illness. Coordinate care with the primary nurse and the
director of health services. Maintain accurate and up-to-date
records of visits. Provide as needed comfortable care related to
turning and positioning, observations and reporting, and impairment
of skin integrity. Attend regular meetings of the interdisciplinary
team and have direct involvement in developing, implementing, and
evaluating the plan of care. Report patient progress and problems
to supervisory personnel and procedures for handling medical
emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of services
in accordance with the patients service plan. Provides optimal care
and dignity for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned by
the DHS or Administrator.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Maturity and
ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Ability to
read, write, and carry out directions. Empathetic attitude toward
the care of the terminally ill and their families. Understanding
and commitment to the mission of PruittHealth Hospice. Ability to
listen. Ability to document services rendered according to agency
policy and procedures and to follow the CNA/PCA care plan.
Orientation to Hospice and any other training that may be necessary
to complete the assigned duties effectively. Participate in agency
surveys and any subsequently required reports. Attend and
participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of
changes in your field as well as to maintain current
license/certification, as required. Attend and participate in
mandatory inservices. Honor patients/residents rights to fair and
equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy,
property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with corporate compliance program. Report job-related
functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including
exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follow
established safety regulations, to include fire protection &
prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Follow
established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working
with equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary and as
directed by supervisor.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Minimum H.S.
diploma or equivalent.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:One or more years
of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.Hospice
or home care experience desirable.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED BY LAW:Registered by the Nurse Aide Registry as a
Certified Nurse Aide in the state where you will provide care.Must
have current drivers license and valid automobile liability
insurance.Must have Basic First Aid and CPR
Certification.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Attendance must maintain timely, regular attendance. Punctuality.
Professional appearance. Communicates well with
patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and
friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families,
visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed
concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers
questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
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