Certified Nursing Assistant, Cottingham Hospice House, PRN, Days

Prisma Health • Seneca, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide personal care and comfort services to terminally ill patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker tasks in the patient/family residences or Cottingham Hospice House, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by the registered nurse.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.
• CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA certification.
• SCDL - SC DRIVERS LICENSE - LSCD.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier).
• Mathematical skills.
• Proof of auto liability coverage.
• Willingness to travel and have reliable personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Participates in bereavement care by attending visitations/funerals - 30%
• Is knowledgeable in the issues related to death and the normal grieving process and is able to be supportive of patient and family. – 30%
• Runs errands for caregiver/patient as assigned by RN - 30%
• Assists in organizing, cleaning storeroom
• Assists with office duties ( i.e. filing, telephone, errands) as requested – 10%

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and comfort to patients, including bathing, mouth care, hair care, nail care, shaving, dressing, ambulation assistance, turning and positioning, range of motion exercises, elimination assistance, and nutrition assistance.
• Monitor patient's condition by measuring and recording vital signs, observing and reporting changes in skin condition, monitoring non-sterile dressings, reporting difficulties with elimination, reporting changes in mental status, observing patient compliance with safety measures, and reporting changes in physical strength, endurance, or coordination.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties to promote hygiene, comfort, and safety, including changing linen, laundering, washing dishes, cleaning kitchen counters, organizing food and supplies, removing clutter, cleaning and sanitizing durable medical equipment and bathrooms, and running errands.
• Support general department needs by being familiar with policies and procedures, participating in QI data review, managing agency resources efficiently, monitoring and maintaining medical supplies, assisting in organizing and cleaning the storeroom, and assisting with office duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree