Inpatient Unit Hospice Aide

Hospice of Lake Cumberland • Somerset, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides personal care for terminally ill persons under the direction of the Unit Charge Nurse and/or RN. Supports family members in caring for the patient. We are looking for a day shift CNA for our Inpatient Unit located inside of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. This is a 36 hour per position with 12 hour shifts. This person will work 8AM to 8PM three days a week and every other weekend. $2.00 more per hour is paid for weekend hours worked. We value our employees and treat them as valued members of a team not just someone filling a job. We make a difference in patients and families lives. If you're looking to be part of a team, have a fast paced job with lots of variety in job duties, work for a stable company and work in a family atmosphere then Hospice of Lake Cumberland could be the place for you.

Requirements

• At least one year CNA experience.
• Active SRNA license.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of state approved Nursing Assistant training program, preferably with home health practical training.
• Current registration on the Kentucky Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Successful completion of HHA competency evaluation by Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Home health practical training.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care to patients in order to maintain highest level of comfort, safety and quality of life.
• Provides personal hygienic care to patients in the inpatient unit.
• Performs routine hospice aide procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse. These may include, but are not limited to, enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercises, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.
• Accurately monitors and documents vital signs.
• Responds to the physical, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families within scope of practice.
• May demonstrate for families the use of medical equipment employing proper body mechanics.
• Assists the patient to participate in activities of daily living as long as possible.
• Assists patient with ambulation and/or transfer.
• Demonstrates to patient/family proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote optimal comfort and skin integrity.
• Communicates pertinent observations to the RN or Unit Senior Nursing Manager, including changes in pain and other symptoms.
• Provides temporary respite to patient’s family, allowing relief from total care responsibility for patient’s needs.
• May assist with meal set up and feeding as indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of educational training and ability.
• Participates as a member of the IDT in meeting the needs of the total patient population.
• Checks with RN daily for assignments and directions for team support activities for that day.
• Documents care and observations in the patient’s medical record in a legible and timely manner.
• Attends weekly IDT meetings, bringing issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.
• Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Nursing Coordinator.
• May assist with other clerical and housekeeping duties within the unit as assigned.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Attends in-service programs and other available offerings to meet licensure requirements.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and other organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Hospice policies and State and Federal regulations governing provision of Hospice care.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, FSAs, and 401K with company match.
• $250 per month flex dollars to spend towards your benefits or as an additional cash benefit if you do not choose any of our benefits.
• Generous paid days off policy where you could earn from 30 to 36 days off per year.
• Company paid for basic life insurance policy of $20,000.
• Company paid Long Term Disability policy.
• Paid bereavement for death of immediate family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED