Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PRN Nights

Compass Regional Hospice•Centreville, MD

10h•Onsite

About The Position

For over forty years Compass, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, has provided comprehensive, professional, and compassionate care while supporting our patients, caregivers, and families who are facing life-limiting diagnosis or loss. Compass provides Hospice, Palliative, and Grief services in Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties. We would like to invite you to make a difference. While we feel that working in this industry is a calling and we know that it is not something that everyone will consider. When joining the team at Compass you are fulfilling a role that is much larger than any one person. Our positions are designed to support one another so that we can focus on what matters the most – providing excellent care to our patients, caregivers and their families during a most sacred time. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Center – PRN NIGHTS Summary of Responsibilities The CNA provides personal care services and medication to terminally ill patients and performs related tasks in the hospice centers. The CNA must consistently convey a commitment to patients and the organization while providing around-the-clock, compassionate, and professional care. Responsible for carrying out the duties assigned to increase the level of comfort and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient and co-workers.

Requirements

Possess a high school degree or general equivalent degree.
Possession of certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Geriatric Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Demonstrated ability to make meaningful patient observations and write brief, accurate reports for patient files.
Self-directing with the ability to work with limited supervision.
Must have reliable means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Assists in feeding patients (if necessary) and provides nourishment between meals.
Takes and records patient vital signs as directed by the hospice nurse.
Assists patients in and out of bed and assists with ambulation.
Assists patients to bathroom or in using bedpan, urinal, or bedside commode.
Gives personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changes bed linen as often as necessary.
Consistently utilizes resident identifiers prior to administration of medication.
Documents residents’ response to medication according to Compass policy and procedure.
Recognizes and reports adverse drug reactions and reports per Compass policy and procedure.
Continuously makes rounds to assure residents’ comfort and safety.
Answers call bells promptly to respond to patient/family questions or concerns.
Collaborates as a team member to meet residents’ plan of care.
Reports changes in residents’ condition and/or needs to case manager.
Administers medications within the scope of practice per certification.
Consistently follows the “Five Rights” of medication administration.
Change simple dressings or ostomy bags as directed.
Performs blood sugar finger sticks and documents results.
Notifies Hospice Center Manager (or designee) of same.
Does patient laundry, light meal preparation, and housekeeping duties as needed.
Responsible for daily cleaning of resident rooms.
Rooms to be cleaned at the time of discharge per Compass policy.