Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PRN

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•Monticello, AR

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal hygiene care to Arkansas Hospice patients and maintains a safe, orderly environment in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care. The position is designated safety-sensitive because it regularly involves working with confidential or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a nursing assistant (CNA) training and competency evaluation program that complies with Arkansas Department of Health guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
Eligible for a Letter of Determination and successful completion of a skills evaluation test.
For Home Care, a valid Arkansas driver’s license, car insurance, and a car are required.
Knowledge and acceptance of hospice philosophy and principles of care.
Ability to organize and prioritize workloads, observe, communicate, document, and work effectively with coworkers and customers orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, families, and other caregivers.
Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures, exercise good judgment, maintain confidentiality, work as a team player, demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication, accept direction, adhere to policies and procedures, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous direct patient-care experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or hospice.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care under the direction and ongoing supervision of a Registered Nurse, respecting each patient’s dignity, comfort, and privacy. Care may include bathing, shampooing, skin, hair and nail care (excluding diabetic patients), oral and denture care, toileting and elimination assistance, range-of-motion exercises, positioning, transfers, ambulation, meal setup, feeding, and fluids.
Assist the nurse when treatments are performed.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks as instructed by the Registered Nurse to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
For Inpatient Center assignments, conduct rounds on assigned patients every two hours and as needed, and alert professional care team members when problems require professional intervention.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient assignments as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Build respectful, caring relationships with patients and families that promote trust and confidentiality while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families.
Recognize and immediately report to the Registered Nurse changes in a patient’s mental or physical condition, family situation, or emergencies.
Use equipment properly to ensure patient safety and maintain a clean, safe environment while providing care.
Observe, report, and document patient status and services provided; read and record vital signs indicated on the Plan of Care and notify the Registered Nurse when readings are outside normal limits.
Follow standard precautions and basic infection-control procedures under OSHA regulations and Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate customer service, teamwork, and cooperation; seek opportunities to assist patients, families, and coworkers.
Accept direction, follow supervisor instructions, seek additional information as needed, and work with minimal supervision.
Adhere to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards and notify the supervisor promptly of absences or lateness.
Attend required meetings and in-services, pursue professional development as appropriate, and complete at least 12 continuing education hours per year to maintain competency and certification skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.