Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

ATEX Healthcare Hospice • Austin, TX

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About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred.
• Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B)Competency eval program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.
• At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication with patient/family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty (60) days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every fourteen (14) days.
• Adhere to all the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED