Certified Nurse Aide - Day Shift

Heart to Heart Hospice•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. The role requires assisting patients with safe transfers and ambulation, reporting changes in patient condition, and documenting care provided to ensure continuity. The Certified Nurse Aide will also practice accepted infection control principles, promote positive communication, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma preferred or GED
Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
Current CNA license
At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

EMR experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
Practice accepted infection control principles.
Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
Timely submission of all documentation
Performance of other duties as required
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures