Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Eden Health•Safford, AZ

About The Position

Eden Health is a 100% employee-owned company that emphasizes respect, integrity, empathy, dedication, and connected care at home. It describes a family-oriented culture and opportunities for personal and professional advancement, and says it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years. The Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant provides care ordered by the physician and indicated in each patient’s plan of care. The role supports patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues, works as part of an interdisciplinary group, and documents care in accordance with reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Understand regulations and standards applicable to hospice.
Have thorough knowledge and understanding of hospice agency functions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the dying patient and pain control measures.
Show genuine interest in and compassion for patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues.
Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
Be flexible, organized, and able to function under stressful situations.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Have excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills.
Know general modalities and scope of practice within the state of agency operation.
Be self-directed and able to work in the field with minimal supervision.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Provide proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Provide proof of current CPR certification.
Pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-ordered care according to the plan of care, including bathing, oral hygiene, nail and foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
Take accurate vital signs.
Describe activities of daily living and demonstrate techniques to help patients perform them.
Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) case conferences to discuss team responsibilities, patient progress, continued care plans, and new problems.
Notify appropriate licensed staff when a patient complains of pain.
Position patients in bed with proper body alignment and assist with ambulation as necessary.
Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Support cultural practices when they do not harm the patient or family or interfere with the planned medical treatment.
Identify and communicate findings to the Case Manager, Clinical Manager, and supervising RN.
Participate in other mandated agency activities as requested by the Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
Document clearly and concisely in the medical record according to reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Work as part of the interdisciplinary group.