Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Desert Valley Hospice and Palliative Care•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing hospice services consistent with the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency. The Hospice Aide is a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team who performs planned interventions determined by the RN and interdisciplinary team to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the terminally ill patient and his/her family.

Requirements

Successful completion of one of the following: A training program and competency evaluation pursuant to Federal/State law.
A competency evaluation program under Federal /State law.
A state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal/State law and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
A state licensure program pursuant to Federal/state law.
The aide must NOT have had a continuous 24-month gap in furnishing services for compensation since program completion.
DMV and criminal background check/OIG Exclusion list/National Sex Offender. Registry/fingerprint card as appropriate.
Current CPR, TB, and health clearance.
Completed skills assessment.
Successful passage (80%) of the Agency competency exam and core competency checklist.
Have the orientation and training appropriate to the care of the patient and his/her family.
Must have visual and hearing acuity and be able to communicate clearly verbally.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions.
Must provide proof of auto insurance upon hire and each renewal and maintain a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

May be exposed to minor hazards/communicable diseases.
Physically active walking, standing, bending, lifting, and climbing stairs.
Must be able to perform fully assisted transfers, with or without transfer devices.

Responsibilities

Assist patient with personal hygiene, elimination, nutritional support/feeding, ambulation and exercise, and medication reminders according to the patient’s needs and nursing orders.
Provide care consistent with written instructions.
Provide support for and reinforce the team’s teaching of patient’s caregivers.
Perform other related supportive tasks as specified by Agency policy.
Communicate with the hospice nurse regarding services provided, significant findings regarding the patient’s functional status change in care needs, and changes in condition.
Document the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the patient’s and family’s plan of care.
Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings.
Interact with internal and external customers using a positive and professional approach.
Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications, and actions.
Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency.
Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.
Participate in in-service education earning 12 contact hours per year.
Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
Accept other duties as assigned.