FT Day Hospice CNA Inpatient
About The Position
Coastal Hospice has an opportunity for a FULL TIME Certified Nursing Assistant who would like to be a part of a team of caregivers who are committed to promoting dignity and quality of life for patients and families who face life-limiting conditions. If this describes you, we'd love to meet you! In your role as a FT Day CNA at Coastal Hospice at The Lake, you will: With written instructions from a Coastal Hospice registered nurse, provide personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaking and related assistance to patients. Provide direct patient care as instructed by a RN and/or physical therapist. Rotate assignment to meet Coastal Hospice program needs 24/7 as required. Provide emotional support to the patient and family which requires effective human relations skills. Relieve the primary caregiver for occasional respite. Provide 1:1 care and other patient/family assistance as assigned. Communicate effectively and timely with supervising nurse and other hospice aides by: Documenting services clearly and accurately by the end of each shift. Promptly reporting any significant change in patient’s condition. Comply with Coastal Hospice policies by: Demonstrating knowledge of and agreement with Coastal Hospice policies and philosophy of care. Documenting 12 hours of in-service training per year. Successfully completing periodic competency examinations and performance evaluations Communicate effectively and timely with supervising nurse and other hospice aides by performing change of shift rounds. Assist with unit operations by: Reporting low levels of linens and supplies Checking and documenting daily temperatures of refrigerators Maintaining safe physical environment according to unit needs and regulatory standards Performing light housekeeping duties
Requirements
- Current CNA certification in Maryland.
- Successful completion of training required by hospice regulations and standards.
- Ability to understand and follow spoken and written instructions.
- Sight, hearing and manual dexterity to function with or without prosthetics use that will enable these senses to function adequately to fulfill the requirements of the job.
- The ability to lift, push, pull or move patients, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of 50 pounds with or without the use of adaptive/assistive devices.
- The ability to negotiate level and unlevel surfaces with or without the use of assistive devices.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaking and related assistance to patients.
- Provide direct patient care as instructed by a RN and/or physical therapist.
- Rotate assignment to meet Coastal Hospice program needs 24/7 as required.
- Provide emotional support to the patient and family which requires effective human relations skills.
- Relieve the primary caregiver for occasional respite.
- Provide 1:1 care and other patient/family assistance as assigned.
- Documenting services clearly and accurately by the end of each shift.
- Promptly reporting any significant change in patient’s condition.
- Demonstrating knowledge of and agreement with Coastal Hospice policies and philosophy of care.
- Documenting 12 hours of in-service training per year.
- Successfully completing periodic competency examinations and performance evaluations
- Performing change of shift rounds.
- Reporting low levels of linens and supplies
- Checking and documenting daily temperatures of refrigerators
- Maintaining safe physical environment according to unit needs and regulatory standards
- Performing light housekeeping duties
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- A rewarding work experience
- Generous paid time off
- 403B Retirement Plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
