CNA - Outpatient

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare • Bolivia, NC

20d • Remote

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care in various home settings, including personal residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. The CNA will be responsible for a caseload of 5-7 patients per day, spending 45-60 minutes with each. Responsibilities include personal care, documentation, supply management, communication with RN case managers, and training caregivers. The position requires travel between patients, with mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of CNA course.
• Must attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis.
• Competency of the CNA is assessed in the home every 14 days (onsite evaluation once a year unless there is an area of concern).
• Has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
• Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or current registration with Department of Facilities Service in the State of North Carolina/ South Carolina.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience with hospice, home health or oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, assisting to toilet, incontinence care, repositioning in bed, and assisting with meals.
• Tidy the immediate area and change bed linens for the patient.
• Chart within the facility EMR if patients are in facilities.
• Complete documentation at the bedside on a company-provided cellphone.
• Maintain an adequate level of supplies in the vehicle for patient care.
• Work closely with each RN case manager to communicate patient status changes, as well as patient or family concerns.
• Train caregivers to provide personal care to their loved one, within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate visit times with the patient or caregiver for all assigned patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED