Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Eden Health•Safford, AZ

About The Position

Provides physician-ordered care to hospice patients on an assigned caseload according to the plan of care. Care includes assistance with bathing, oral hygiene, nail and foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing, feeding, transferring, positioning, and ambulation, as well as taking accurate vital signs. The CNA supports patients’ activities of daily living and helps maintain an environment that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors. The position works as part of the interdisciplinary group, participates in case conferences, communicates findings and patient concerns to the appropriate supervising or licensed staff, and documents care clearly in the medical record in accordance with reimbursement guidelines and agency policies. The CNA supports patients’ cultural practices when they do not compromise care, understands hospice regulations and philosophy, and provides compassionate support to patients and families facing end-of-life issues. The role requires working in the field with minimal supervision and functioning effectively in stressful situations.

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge of general modalities and scope of practice within the state of agency operation.
Self-directed and able to work in the field with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.
Knowledge and understanding of hospice regulations and standards.
Thorough understanding of the functions of a hospice agency.
Knowledge of the dying patient and pain control measures.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
Genuine interest in and compassion for patients and families dealing with end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-ordered care to patients on the caseload according to the plan of care.
Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, nail and foot care, skin care, pressure relief, dressing, feeding, and transferring.
Take accurate vital signs.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, positioning, and ambulation as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary group case conferences to discuss responsibilities, patient progress, continued care plans, and new problems.
Notify appropriate licensed staff when a patient complains of pain.
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 course of treatment.
Identify and communicate findings to the Case Manager, Clinical Manager, and/or supervising RN.
Participate in other agency-mandated activities as requested by the Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
Document care clearly and concisely in the medical record in accordance with reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Work as part of the interdisciplinary group.