Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

Lifecare Home Health Family•Dalton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice assists clients in their residences with personal healthcare and health-maintenance activities assigned under the Plan of Care. Duties may include transferring, feeding, mobility, exercises, and other care described in the Home Health Aide Care Plan. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interactions across patient populations. The CNA reports client and family needs, including significant changes in a client's condition, to administrative staff; documents care accurately; and supports continuity of care through communication with the care team and participation in case conferences and team meetings. The role also applies infection-control and universal-precaution practices, maintains competency through training and in-services, and meets mandatory continuing-education requirements. Other duties may be assigned. Supervision is not applicable. The work takes place in patients’ homes and may involve varied conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases, and some exposure to unpleasant weather. Local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call are required. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, lifting or transferring up to 50 pounds, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity. The job may involve stressful conditions, deadlines, patient needs, and quick decision-making.

Requirements

One year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may substitute where allowed by applicable state law, regulation, or rules.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the Agency leadership team.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; requirements may vary by state or participating program.
Formal certificate of completion for a HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding Health and Human Services standards.
Completion of all required in-service hours per year.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current driver’s license in good standing, renewed before expiration.
Auto liability insurance if licensed and commuting in a personal vehicle; a state-issued ID and public transportation may waive this requirement with administrator approval.
Maintain a valid HHA certificate in the state where practicing and a valid CPR certificate throughout employment.
Ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide, according to the Plan of Care.
Communicate client and family needs and significant changes in client condition to administrative staff.
Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
Support continuity of care and effective communication among care-team members.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions during client care.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Complete assigned training and in-services in a timely manner.
Meet mandatory continuing-education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
Meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.