CNA Hospice

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides safe, efficient and high quality personal care services to assigned patients under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse, and in accordance with Hospice policies. Performs duties in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and appropriate to the level of training. Attends all mandatory meetings and in-service education programs. Provides accurate and timely documentation of all services rendered and keeps accurate time sheets.

Requirements

Provides safe, efficient and high quality personal care services to assigned patients under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse, and in accordance with Hospice policies.
Performs duties in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and appropriate to the level of training
Attends all mandatory meetings and in-service education programs.
Provides accurate and timely documentation of all services rendered and keeps accurate time sheets.

Responsibilities

monitoring vital signs, as assigned, including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations
assisting patients with bathing and personal hygiene needs
assisting patients with dressing and undressing
assisting patients with mouth, hair, nail and skin care
prepares and assists with meal preparation, as assigned, in feeding of the patient, and in clean up after the meal
assisting patients with transfers or ambulation
assisting patients with range of motion exercises
making beds, occupied and unoccupied
administering enemas and suppositories, as directed
assisting with ostomy or catheter care, as directed
assisting patients with toileting needs
reporting accurately and promptly to the registered nurse, any changes in condition, level of function, or mental status
able to work autonomously