Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the position

Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patient and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care. The Certified Nurse Assistant will deliver services under the direction of the interdisciplinary team and be supervised by a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the agency’s mission, philosophy and scope of services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect of rights and responsibilities by observance of patient/participant: Privacy, confidentiality and safety, including reporting of patient/participant abuse or neglect.
• Foster and maintain an effective working relationship between co-workers, patients, families, caregivers, and other professional members of the community.
• Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time and providing proper notification for absence or tardiness.
• Demonstrates ability to problem-solve and make decisions by assessing situations and considering all possibilities to resolve the issues then correcting the problems presented in a reasonable amount of time.
• Seeks guidance and direction as needed, utilizing proper chain of command.
• Demonstrates professionalism at all times by respectful interpersonal relationships with employees, patients, families, caregivers, referral sources, contractors, and community members.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities when requested.
• Works well independently and within the Interdisciplinary Team structure.
• Promotes a team approach through cooperation, mutual respect, flexibility and dependability.
• Ensures all regulatory standards for State, Federal and CHAP are met.
• Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education.
• Completes monthly and annual trainings as assigned by the Governing Board, Director of Human Resources and/or Director of Nursing.
• Creates opportunities for new referrals and referral relationships when representing the company in the community.
• Supports the philosophy, objectives and mission of BeLoved Hospice.
• Stays current with all mandatory agency requirements.
• Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient.
• Successfully demonstrates the ability to provide personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, shaving, vital signs, and more.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN Case Manager.
• Complies with all documentation policies/procedures.
• Maintains professional competency and licensure.

Requirements

• Must be currently certified as a Certified Nurse Aide by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Prefer one year experience as a CNA in hospice or home health or geriatric care.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic CNA qualifications and successfully pass initial direct and indirect supervision competency items prior to direct care with a patient.
• Must have reliable transportation and maintain auto insurance.
• Successful completion of background check pursuant to ORS 181A.195.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions, problem solve, and have exceptional follow through skills.
• Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing patients, families, caregivers, and team members.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance such as Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more
• 401(k) with Competitive Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Education Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Katana Safety Device