Hospice Nursing Assistant

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Hospice Nursing Assistants provide personal care under the supervision of a nurse and according to each patient's plan of care. They collaborate with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings and support patients and families through compassionate, quality hospice care. The position may require variable shifts and weekends to meet patient and family needs. Home Care duties include assisting with pre-poured medications that patients ordinarily self-administer, under nurse supervision, and participating in the scheduled on-call rotation. The role also involves documenting care and observations, attending care conferences and team activities, completing quarterly education and annual competency requirements, and supporting caregivers and family members with basic caregiving education. This is a non-exempt position. Reserve Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Read and write English proficiently.
Be a state-tested nursing assistant in good standing.
Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in Ohio, with the required level of coverage.
Provide an active driver's license.
Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
Comply with the annual flu shot policy or provide exemption documentation.
Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, or registration, apply.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living according to the plan of care.
Provide a safe environment for patients.
Safely ambulate and transfer patients as appropriate.
Assist with passive and active range-of-motion exercises as directed by the nurse.
Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient.
For Home Care, assist patients with pre-poured medications that are ordinarily self-administered and prescribed by a physician, under nurse supervision.
Perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care protocols under nurse direction and according to the plan of care where appropriate.
Recognize and promptly report changes in a patient's mental or physical status to the nurse.
Document activities provided and patient observations in the clinical record using appropriate documents at the time of the visit.
Complete charting, timesheets, and mileage logs according to agency policies and procedures.
Attend and actively contribute to patient care conferences.
Participate in HNA discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats, and in-services as appropriate.
Attend in-services to obtain three education hours per quarter.
For Home Care, participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Assist the Team Leader with designated activities such as scheduling, supply organization, and answering the office telephone.
Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
Be flexible in meeting patient and family needs that require variable shifts and weekends.
Participate in chart review quality-improvement activities and other assigned meetings.
Participate in coordination and communication with volunteer staff.
Provide caregivers and family members with basic caregiving education, including turning and positioning, transfer techniques, and changing linens.
Maintain Transmission Based Precaution.
Complete annual competency requirements.