Part-Time Hospice CNA

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Journey Hospice is Philadelphia is seeking a Part-Time, 28 hours per week, CNA to work with our hospice patients. Qualified candidates MUST have reliable transportation and be willing to drive to both home and facility-based patients. This position offers flexible scheduling, covering 5 days/per week. The Hospice CNA provides personal care and light housekeeping services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing facility, inpatient units or other environments where the Hospice patient resides in accordance with an established plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Actively participates as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Provides care and comfort to patients in accordance with assigned tasks and established interdisciplinary and Hospice Aide plan of care. Observes the patient, reports and documents observations and care performed. Provides timely documentation of services based on the patients care plan

Requirements

Must have High school diploma or GED
Active and in good standing Pennsylvania Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) required
Must demonstrate skills and have a passing score on a written competency test in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36 or 418.76(c) prior to working independently with a patient
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with PA requirements
Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and is be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others
Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees
Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization
Minimum age requirement of eighteen (18)

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred
Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting
Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill

Responsibilities

Provides personal care
Provides light housekeeping services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing facility, inpatient units or other environments where the Hospice patient resides in accordance with an established plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
Actively participates as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Provides care and comfort to patients in accordance with assigned tasks and established interdisciplinary and Hospice Aide plan of care
Observes the patient, reports and documents observations and care performed
Provides timely documentation of services based on the patients care plan