Certified Nursing Assistant

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•Russellville, 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 and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program that complies with Arkansas Department of Health guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure.
Must be eligible for a Letter of Determination and successfully complete 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 to meet deadlines.
Skills in observation, communication, and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers and other customers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, families, and other caregivers.
Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures, use good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet organizational standards for attendance and punctuality and complete at least 12 continuing education hours annually.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the Registered Nurse, provide personal care while respecting patient dignity, comfort, and privacy. Tasks 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, feeding and fluids, and assisting the nurse with treatments.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks as instructed by the Registered Nurse to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
At the Inpatient Center, conduct rounds on assigned patients every two hours and as needed, and alert professional care team members when issues require 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 the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.
Immediately report changes in a patient’s mental or physical condition, family situation, or emergencies to the Registered Nurse.
Use required equipment properly to ensure patient safety.
Maintain a clean and safe environment while providing patient care.
Observe, report, and document patient status and services provided; read and record vital signs indicated in the Plan of Care and notify the Registered Nurse when they are outside normal limits.
Follow standard precautions and basic infection-control procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations and Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Provide excellent customer service, seek opportunities to assist patients, families, and coworkers, and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation.
Accept direction, follow supervisor instructions, seek additional information as needed, and work with minimal supervision.
Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Meet attendance and punctuality standards and notify the supervisor promptly when absent or late.
Attend required meetings and in-services, pursue professional development as appropriate, and complete at least 12 continuing education hours per year to maintain certification-related competency and skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.