CNA HOME CARE

Columbus Hospice Inc•Columbus, GA

1d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The CNA Home Care position provides personal care to patients to increase comfort and maintain personal hygiene. The CNA works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and reports significant changes in a patient’s condition. Duties may be adjusted by the nurse according to the patient’s needs and the CNA’s abilities. The CNA Staffing Supervisor oversees personnel and administrative matters. The role requires protecting the confidentiality of patients, staff, and Columbus Hospice operations, and representing the company professionally. Pay depends on the number of years the applicant has held a valid CNA certificate. Applications are considered only through www.columbushospice.com/careers. Care duties include personal hygiene, taking and recording vital signs according to the care plan or nurse’s direction, transferring and assisting patients with ambulation, exercise, and feeding, changing linens, maintaining patient records, and following individualized care plans. The CNA also supports patients and families with awareness of their emotional needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, completes assigned housekeeping and restocking tasks, and participates in required hospice training and an annual Memorial Service. Additional duties appropriate to the CNA’s level of practice may be assigned.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from a college, technical school, or equivalent training program.
At least one year of recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Valid CNA certification.
CPR certification.
Influenza vaccine during influenza season (October–March).
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Car insurance meeting Columbus Hospice policy.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with professionalism and mutual respect; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to improve patient comfort and maintain personal hygiene, including bathing, oral hygiene, skin care, and hair care.
Work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and report significant changes in patients’ conditions.
Take patients’ blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations according to the plan of care or under the nurse’s direction.
Transfer patients between beds, chairs, and commodes; assist with ambulation and prescribed exercise.
Change patient bed linens and assist with feeding.
Follow each patient’s individualized care plan and maintain records in patient charts of care provided.
Recognize patients’ and families’ emotional status and respond appropriately and professionally.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect confidential information about patients, staff, and Columbus Hospice operations.
Complete assigned duties such as restocking and cleaning, and help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, families, and staff.
Participate in required hospice training, including 15 hours of continuing education annually and competency checks per policy.
Attend or participate in one Memorial Service per year, per policy.
Represent the company positively and professionally; complete responsibilities thoroughly and use good judgment.
Seek assistance from the immediate supervisor when unsure about a task or job responsibility.
Meet attendance requirements and arrive promptly for work.
Assist with special projects and perform other assigned duties appropriate to the level of practice.