Cna Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from college, technical school or equivalent training program.
• Minimum one year recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Influenza vaccine during influenza season (October-March)
• Valid CNA certification
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver's license and satisfactory MVR (driving history)
• Car Insurance per Columbus Hospice policy
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Other duties as assigned and appropriate for level of practice. (Example may be taught simple wound care).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal aspects of care for patients with the goal of increasing their level of comfort and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, reporting any significant changes in the patients condition.
• Duties may be adjusted at the discretion of the nurse based on the evaluation of the patients needs and the ability of the CNA.
• The CNA is supervised by the CNA Staffing Supervisor for personnel and administrative issues.
• Takes all reasonable precautions to maintain privacy and non-disclosure of any confidential information about patients, other staff members, and the general operations of Columbus Hospice.
• Personal care, e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, skin care, and hair care.
• Take blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations of the patient per plan of care, or under the direction of the nurse.
• Transfer of patient, e.g., bed to chair, bed to commode, and chair/commode to bed.
• Assist with ambulation and exercise of patient as ordered and so assigned.
• Change patient bed linens.
• Assist with feeding of patient.
• Report changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse for follow through and appropriate intervention.
• Follow individualized care plan for each patient.
• Maintain records for patient charts on all care provided.
• Is aware of emotional status of patient/family and demonstrates willingness to understand the emotional problems associated with the illness appropriately and professionally at all times.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete assigned duties such as restocking, cleaning, etc.
• Assist in maintaining clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, families, and other staff.
• Participate in hospice training as required, to include 15 hours of CEUs/year and competency check per policy.
• Attend and/or participate in one Memorial Service per year per policy.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
• When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
• Ensure job responsibilities are met, including attendance requirements and prompt arrival at work.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• All other job duties as may be assigned.