Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

EAST VALLEY AZ

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant is a non-exempt employee, trained to provide personal care and services to the terminally ill to augment that care given by family members. She/he functions under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Nurse.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment which may include: Helping the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
Assisting in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals. Grocery shopping when instructed to do so by the nurse. Assisting in feeding patient when needed. Assisting in measuring and preparing special diets as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient.
Assisting the patient in ambulation. Assisting with the use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient.
Assisting with certain treatments as ordered by the physician and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including assisting with the change of the colostomy bag, reinforcement of a dressing, assisting with prescribed ice cap or collar, doing simple urine tests for sugar, acetone or albumen, measuring intake and output, and may assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises which the Certified Home Health Aide and patient have been taught by the nurse or the physical therapist.
Encouraging the patient to become as independent as possible according to the interdisciplinary care plan.
Attempting to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
Reports any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Hospice/Home Health Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Teaches basic care to the primary caregiver.
Practices infection control measures per OSHA standards.
Reads and records temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Keeps accurate records of patient’s health care activities on interdisciplinary charts.
Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year.
Participates in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly.
Responsible for delivery of all soft goods supplies.

THE Hospice CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant MAY NOT:

Change sterile dressings.
Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema).
Irrigate a colostomy or wound,
Perform a gastric lavage or gavage.
Catheterize a patient.
Administer medications except those that are self-administered,
Apply heat by any method.
Care for a tracheotomy tube.
Suction a patient.
Do any personal health service which has not been included in the patient care plan by the Nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Proof of state certification, if applicable.
One year experience in a hospice environment.
CPR
Fingerprint Card

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel per job requirements.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per diem

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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