Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice Home Care

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

2d•$24 - $38•Remote

About The Position

Awarded Employer of the Year 2022 from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one. A core element of EvergreenHealth Hospice is our goal of continuous improvement in clinical quality, and we actively encourage staff participation in process improvement projects and, most importantly, allow our staff the time to provide exceptional care for our patients. As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following: Physicians-The patient’s Attending Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending physician. Nurses (RN or LPN) Social Workers Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides) Spiritual Care (Chaplains) Pharmacists Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and respite for families.

Requirements

Certified as a Nursing Assistant
High School graduate or equivalent
Home care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Experience in a supervised health care setting, such as a hospital or nursing home.
Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Reliable transportation or other transportation arrangements upon the approval of the Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Dexterity to perform routinely required patient procedures and use of equipment required for those procedures as appropriate to discipline

Responsibilities

Aide performs personal care services, provides assistance with routine household tasks, and respite or companion visits for patients and their families.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, toileting and ambulation as directed on home health aide plan of care.
Observes, assesses and reports changes in patients within scope of practice.
Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes.
Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
Responsible for the “Accountabilities” associated with this position in support of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.