Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an essential member of Bluegrass Care Navigators' hospice care team and works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role provides personal care and support to meet patients’ daily needs, enhance comfort, and maintain a safe environment. The CNA observes patients’ conditions and accurately reports and documents observations and services provided. Hospice care is provided where the patient calls home, including houses, apartments, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. For patients requiring more complicated care or a higher level of attention, Bluegrass Care Navigators can provide care at a Hospice Care Center. The position is PRN and covers Anderson, Franklin, Owen, and Woodford Counties.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Currently registered as a State Nurse Aide with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- Completion of a recognized Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training program.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, and accurately document care provided.
- Self-directed, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates empathy for individuals who are ill, frail, or impaired, and understands the philosophy of hospice care and the needs of the terminally ill.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a hospital or nursing home setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and support services to meet patients’ daily needs.
- Enhance patient comfort and maintain a safe environment.
- Observe patients’ conditions.
- Accurately report and document observations and services provided.
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Education Level
High school or GED
