CNA

Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice•Evergreen, CO

7d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Hospice Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is a valued member of the hospice care team who provides compassionate, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position primarily serves hospice patients in facility-based settings, assisting with personal care while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Care may also be provided in patients’ private homes as needed. The CNA collaborates with facility staff, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team to support quality and continuity of care. The role includes observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, documenting care accurately, and performing assigned duties in accordance with each patient’s individualized plan of care. Care assignments are directed by a Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care. The CNA does not perform duties that constitute nursing practice under the Nurse Practice Act. The CNA does not administer medications, take physician’s orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, active Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification issued by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
Meet state training and competency requirements.
Complete at least 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training, including 16 classroom hours before the required 16 hours of practical training.
Have one to five years of CNA experience.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Provide satisfactory references from previous employers.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have an insured, properly maintained automobile that meets state and/or organizational requirements.
Possess and maintain CPR certification.
Be able to read and follow written instructions and document care provided.
Have good oral and written communication skills and communicate clearly.
Have good organizational skills and the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Maintain a calm manner in a patient’s home and demonstrate empathy, tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Understand hospice philosophy, be comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill, and be secure with end-of-life issues of death and dying.
Be able to talk and hear; stand, sit, walk, reach with arms and hands; demonstrate manual dexterity; and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Provide assigned personal care promptly and report to the Case Manager if unable to perform a task.
Communicate positively and respectfully with patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Address patient safety needs and use equipment safely and properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen equipment.
Provide personal care, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
Assist patients with dressing and undressing as assigned.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals and provide shopping assistance as assigned.
Assist patients with feeding as assigned.
Take and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
Observe patients’ skin and provide appropriate care to help prevent skin breakdown.
Assess and report patient conditions and significant changes to the Case Manager.
Remain aware of caregivers and other individuals living with the patient, including interpersonal issues.
Assist with ambulation and exercise as instructed by a nurse or therapist and according to the plan of care.
Provide range-of-motion exercises and assist with transfers and positioning as directed.
Assist with self-administered medications as permitted by state regulations, such as providing reminders.
Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals, and provide light laundry assistance as assigned.
Perform range-of-motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy services when ordered and when competency requirements are met.
Keep the patient’s living area clean and orderly as assigned.
Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Respect the patient’s and family or caregiver’s environment and personal needs.
Perform other duties as required and necessary to support the success of the Agency.