CNA Cottingham Hospice House FT Nightshift

Prisma Health • Seneca, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide personal care and comfort services to terminally ill patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker tasks in the patient/family residences or Cottingham Hospice House, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by the registered nurse.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program
• CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA certification
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Mathematical skills
• If driving is required: must provide a valid driver’s license, a certificate of auto insurance and have an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and comfort: Bathes patient, assists/provides mouth care, shampoos hair, performs basic nail and foot care, shaves patient, assists patient to dress, assists with ambulation/transfer/use of assistive devices, turns and positions patient, assists patient to perform range of motion exercises, facilitates elimination, facilitates nutrition, models competent personal care techniques and communication skills for the caregiver, performs all tasks for all ages/developmental stages, participates in bereavement care by attending visitations/funerals.
• Monitor Patient's condition: Assists the nurse by monitoring the patient's condition and reporting any changes noted to the nurse promptly. Measures and records vital signs, measures I&O, observes and reports changes in skin color/tears, monitors non-sterile dressings and changes as directed, reports difficulties with elimination, reports changes in patient's mental status, utilizes communication/listening skills to promote patient comfort, observes and reports patient compliance with safety measures, participates in team conference and IDG, reports changes in patient's physical strength/endurance/coordination, is knowledgeable in issues related to death and grieving process and supportive of patient/family.
• Homemaker Tasks: Performs basic housekeeping duties that promotes hygiene, comfort and safety for the patient. Changes linen and bed clothes; launders linen, towels and clothing (in home), washes dishes and utensils, cleans and sanitizes kitchen counters, empties out of date food from refrigerator, organizes food and supplies, delivers medical supplies as requested, works with caregiver to remove unnecessary clutter, cleans and sanitizes durable medical equipment, cleans and sanitizes bathroom area, runs errands for caregiver/patient as assigned by RN.
• Agency Needs: Performs tasks in support of the general needs of the department. Is thoroughly familiar with department policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance with hospice standards of care, including infection control and bloodborne pathogens. Participates in review of QI data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement. Manages agency resources by demonstrating reasonable and efficient use of time, mileage visit schedules and pre-visit activity. Monitors utilization of medical supplies, maintains adequate supply in the home to meet patient's needs. Assists in organizing, cleaning storeroom. Assists with office duties (i.e. filing, telephone, errands) as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree