Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health and Hospice - Pool

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

11d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA for both Home Health and Hospice patients provides personal care and emotional support under the direction of the registered nurse or therapist in accordance with a written plan of care and the CNA scope of practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a CNA program required.
CNA certification in applicable state required
Must be eligible to work in home health and hospice settings per state certification
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced CNA program preferred.
Home health and/or hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides age-specific assistance to patients to achieve maximum self-reliance within medically determined limitations and according to the HHA Care Plan developed by the RN,PT,ST,OT.
Assists the patient with personal hygiene, according to the HHA Care Plan, including: Bed, sponge, tub bath or shower; perineal care; hair care, including shampoo, brushing or combing; care of feet and nails; and oral hygiene. Can apply medicated shampoo and/or shampoo requiring a physician prescription. Provides skin care and preventative skin care using only non-medicated or non-prescription products. May provide oral suctioning as part of mouth care. May assist patient with shaving only with an electric or safety razor. May perform nail care for patients not compromised with peripheral circulatory problems or neuropathy.
Assists patient with dressing. May apply support stockings that can be purchased without a physician prescription.
Ability to empty urinary catheter bag and ostomy appliance
Assists patient with exercises, including passive assistance limited to normal bodily movement. May encourage a prescribed exercise program.
Assists the patient with functional activities under the direction of the RN or PT,ST,OT including: ambulation and transfers, whether full or partial assist, and use of toilet, commode, bedpan or urinal. Uses assistive devices such as walker, cane, wheelchair, gait belt and Hoyer lift appropriately
May provide medication reminders when medications are pre-selected and stored in medication minders or pill boxes. Medication reminders include inquiries as to whether medications were taken.
Assists with normal feeding when the patient can independently swallow and can be positioned upright. May not feed a patient who has been determined to be at a high risk for choking.
Accurately measures and records vital signs; measures and records weight, as indicated by RN,PT,OT,ST
Performs simple household chores necessary to maintain patient hygiene and safety.
May perform additional patient-related skills with applicable training and competency
Reports changes in patient's condition to Case Manager and/or supervisor
Appropriately records patient observations using agency documentation and submits within agency specified timeframes.
Uses age-appropriate therapeutic communication techniques, including active listening skills; provides emotional support during all stages of illness, including the end of life, to patient and families; maintains appropriate boundaries and professional relationships with patients and families.
Demonstrates proper use of PPE, hand washing and bag technique to promote infection control and safety.
Assumes accountability for assigned equipment (both medical and computer equipment as applicable)
Attends mandatory in-services and attains a minimum of twelve hours of in-service/continuing education annually; appropriately documents in-service hours.