CNA HOSPICE HOUSE NIGHTS 7p-7a

Columbus Hospice Inc•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing personal care for hospice patients to enhance their comfort and maintain hygiene. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, reporting any significant changes in patient condition. Duties may be adjusted by the nurse based on patient needs and CNA capabilities. The Nurse Manager oversees personnel and administrative aspects. The role requires maintaining strict privacy and confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and hospice operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from college, technical school or equivalent training program
Minimum one year recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Influenza vaccine during influenza season required
Current CNA certification
CPR Certification
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be aware of emotional status of patient/family and demonstrates willingness to understand the emotional problems associated with the illness appropriately and professionally at all times.
Must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds using established lifting procedures.

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver’s license
Car Insurance per Columbus Hospice policy
May be taught simple wound care.

Responsibilities

Provide personal aspects of care for patients with the goal of increasing their level of comfort and maintaining personal hygiene.
Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, reporting any significant changes in the patient’s condition.
Takes all reasonable precautions to maintain privacy and non-disclosure of any confidential information about patients, other staff members, and the general operations of Columbus Hospice.
Personal care, e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, skin care, and hair care.
Take blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations of the patient per plan of care, or under the direction of the nurse.
Transfer of patient, e.g., bed to chair, bed to commode, and chair/commode to bed.
Assist with ambulation and exercise of patient as ordered and so assigned.
Change patient bed linens.
Assist with feeding of patient.
Report changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse for follow through and appropriate intervention.
Follow individualized care plan for each patient.
Maintain records for patient charts on all care provided.
Must be aware of emotional status of patient/family and demonstrates willingness to understand the emotional problems associated with the illness appropriately and professionally at all times.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete assigned duties such as restocking, cleaning, etc.
Assist in maintaining clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, families, and other staff.
Participate in hospice training as required, to include 15 hours of CEUs/year and competency check per policy.
Attend and/or participate in one Memorial Service per year.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Ensure job responsibilities are met, including attendance requirements and prompt arrival at work.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.