Weekend Certified Nursing assistant

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation•Newton, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Weekend Certified Nursing Assistant needed to assist patients with personal care, daily living activities, and ensure their health and safety. This role involves promoting resident self-direction and decision-making while adhering to hospice care standards. The position requires a high level of organization, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.

Requirements

Knowledge of skills required to provide excellent care in accordance with the role of Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in a hospice environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families, nurses, and employees.
Ability to comprehend spoken and written English, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing.
Visual acuity sufficient to read a thermometer.
Auditory acuity sufficient to hear and comprehend normal speaking tones, and to hear call bells with or without assistive devices.
Well organized to manage time and prepare care-related documentation.
Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education per year.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Current Home Health Aide Certification by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, or a Certified Nurse Aide approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a home care/hospice environment.
CNA & CHHA certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with all aspects of personal activities of daily living and oral hygiene care.
Promote resident self-direction and personal decision-making while protecting resident's health and safety.
Safely assist patients with transfers to bed, chair, and commode, as well as ambulation using walkers and canes.
Safely assist bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning.
Demonstrate safe and effective use of a hoyer lift as instructed by the RN.
Perform shift-to-shift report, including patient observation, repositioning, and wet checks.
Utilize agency technology for efficiency, communication, and performance.
Perform all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
Prepare equipment for return to vendor and place in appropriate storage areas.
Stock supplies according to inventory and alert staff when supplies are low.
Apply ostomy bags and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
Properly prepare rooms for new admissions, including bed zeroing, oxygen setup, and suction setup.
Provide skin care at the direction of the RN to prevent skin breakdown and report observations.
Assist patients at meal times, including setup, feeding, and tray distribution.
Observe patients' physical and emotional status and report any changes in condition or family situation.
Assist with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
Accurately complete all documentation before the end of the shift and report off to the incoming RN and Hospice Aide.
Safely change occupied or unoccupied beds.
Wash patient's personal laundry and bed linens when needed.
Observe and participate in Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans.
Maintain appropriate infection control practices.
Actively participate in building/grounds maintenance and complete assigned tasks.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
Demonstrate proper mouth and oral hygiene care.
Answer call bells promptly and follow through with patient requests.
Participate in all required in-service education programs and meetings.
Demonstrate commitment to work schedule by adhering to attendance standards.
Provide proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
Adhere to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
Demonstrate compliance with the dress code policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.