Hospice Nursing Assistant-STNA/CNA

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Cleveland, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, is seeking a Hospice Nursing Assistant (STNA/CNA) to join their team. The organization has nearly 50 years of experience providing expert hospice, palliative, and grief support. Reserve Care operates with a mission to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care, and support effective grieving. They emphasize a purpose-driven work environment and a strong set of core values: Compassion, Excellence, Equality, Integrity, Service, and Stewardship.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write English proficiently.
Must be state tested nursing assistant in good standing.
Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist with ADL's according to the POC.
Provide a safe environment for patients.
Safely ambulate/transfer patient as appropriate.
Assist with passive and active ROM exercises as directed by the nurse.
Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient.
Under the supervision of the nurse, assist patient with pre-poured medications that are ordinarily self-administered and that are prescribed by a physician under the supervision nurse (Home Care only).
Under the direction of the nurse, perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care protocols according to the plan of care where appropriate.
Recognize and promptly report any changes in the mental or physical status of the patient to the nurse.
Record in clinical record, on appropriate documents, the activities provided and observations of patient at the time of visit.
Complete all charting, timesheets and mileage logs as defined by the agency policy and procedures.
Attend and actively contribute during patient care conference.
Participate in HNA discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats and in-services as appropriate.
Attend in-services to obtain 3 education hours per quarter.
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled (Home Care only).
Assist the Team Leader with other designated activities as necessary (scheduling, supply organization, answering office telephone, etc.)
Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
Flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable shifts and weekends.
Participate in chart review quality improvement activities and other meetings as assigned.
Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
Provide basic care-giving education to caregiver/family members, such as turning and positioning, transfer techniques and changing linens.
Maintain Transmission Based Precaution.
Complete annual competency requirements.