Full-Time Hospice CNA - Cherokee / Bartow County

Capstone Hospice, LLC•Acworth, GA

19d•Remote

About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you are a member of the dedicated CNA team that is responsible for providing quality care and support to our patients who are in the final stages of their life while providing understanding and emotional support to the families. This position is responsible for providing the care and assistance to patients in their private homes and Assisted Living Facility (ALF) by following the direction of the IDG care plan under the direction of the RN. To allow timely care to our patients, it is preferred that the hospice aide live no more than 25 miles from the assigned areas. The CNA will care for patients for the assigned areas of Cherokee & Bartow County. This position will have the expectation of working Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shift. Daily driving to, between and from patients' location, reliable transportation is required, eligible for mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate from an approved training competency course, registered Nurse Aide with the State of Georgia.
Meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements.
Minimum of solid 2 years' experience as a nursing assistant.
Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.
Proven and dependable career work history as a CNA.
Must have reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Acceptance of caring for patients in their personal homes.
Ability and experience using an electronic medical record system.
Compassionate and empathetic nature
Ability to make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
Acceptance of an adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly.
Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient: Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
Bathroom assistance while using bedpan or commode.
Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well-being at home.
Preparing and assisting with meals, including special diet.
Provide emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
Demonstrate listening skills.
Offer encouragement when appropriate.
Practice patience in voice and manner
Maintains the required competency and skills:
Documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
Participates in annual performance review.
Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
Adheres to all policies procedural guidelines.
Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs a year.
Maintains current certification as required by the State.
Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.