Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), PRN

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionJOB PURPOSE: To increase the level of comfort for hospicepatients and to provide temporary relief to the family from total personal careresponsibility by providing the patient with personal aspects of care.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Commitmentto the Hospice concept and standards.--- Abilityto interact with a variety of different age groups.--- Abilityto work well independently and within an interdisciplinary team setting.--- Abilityto communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and groups.--- Abilityto handle confidential matters.--- Abilityto work a flexible schedule.--- Providespatient care services in accordance with policies and procedures and performsonly those services as directed in CNA/PCA care plan.--- Providepersonal hygiene aspects of care to patients including bathing, oral hygiene,skin care and hair care.--- Assistwith transfer of patient, e.g., bed to chair, bed to commode, chair/commode tobed.--- Assistwith ambulation and exercise of patient as ordered and so assigned.--- Assistwith or provide meal preparation and related tasks.--- Assistwith feeding of patient.--- Maintaina clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient.--- Havean awareness of the emotional status of the patient and be able to understandthe emotional problems associated with the illness.--- Coordinatecare with the primary nurse and the director of health services.--- Maintainaccurate and up-to-date records of visits.--- Provideas needed comfortable care related to turning and positioning, observations andreporting, and impairment of skin integrity.--- Attendregular meetings of the interdisciplinary team and have direct involvement indeveloping, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care.--- Reportpatient progress and problems to supervisory personnel and procedures forhandling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery ofservices in accordance with the patient's service plan.--- Providesoptimal care and dignity for the patient.--- Performsother duties as assigned by the DHS or Administrator.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:--- Maturityand ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.--- Abilityto read, write, and carry out directions.--- Empatheticattitude toward the care of the terminally ill and their families.--- Understandingand commitment to the mission of PruittHealth Hospice.--- Abilityto listen.--- Abilityto document services rendered according to agency policy and procedures and tofollow the CNA/PCA care plan.--- Orientationto Hospice and any other training that may be necessary to complete theassigned duties effectively.--- Participatein agency surveys and any subsequently required reports.--- Attendand participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changesin your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, asrequired.--- Attendand participate in mandatory inservices.--- Honorpatients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination,individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wagecomplaints.--- Complywith corporate compliance program.--- Reportjob-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposureto blood and body fluids and others as necessary.--- Followestablished safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention,smoking regulations, infection control, etc.--- Followestablished safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working withequipment.--- Performother related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.#CBQualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Minimum H.S. diploma orequivalent. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:One or more years of experienceworking with adults in a healthcare setting.Hospice or home care experiencedesirable.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONREQUIRED BY LAW: Registered by the Nurse AideRegistry as a Certified Nurse Aide in the state where you will provide care.Must have current driver'slicense and valid automobile liability insurance.Must have Basic First Aid and CPRCertification.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:(Preferred qualifications)--- Attendance- must maintain timely, regular attendance.--- Punctuality.--- Professionalappearance.--- Communicateswell with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm andfriendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors,patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displayinga helpful, caring demeanor. Answersquestions when appropriate in a professional manner.Job: NursingPrimary Location: South Carolina-ColumbiaSchedule: PRNShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Oct 30, 2020, 8:20:37 AM

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