Description

SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistantis specially trained to give personal care and help the patient achieve a good quality of life through encouragement, social contact, companionship and reassurance, under the guidance and supervision of the registered nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistantalso maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural diversity and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. The Certified Nursing Assistant is committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospice concept while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization’s service excellence standards.

CORE VALUES: The Certified Nursing Assistantis expected to model the Hospice Savannah Corporate Values:

• Excellence- I bring my best everyday.
• Accountability- I take responsibility for my own performance.
• Compassion- I impact life’s most sacred moments.
• Teamwork- I can’t do my job without you.
• Stewardship- What I do today ensures tomorrow.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, with current Georgia Nurse’s Aide certification and CPR required. Two or more years of experience in hospice, hospital, skilled and assisted living facility or home health providing direct patient care required. CHPNA preferred. Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation required. Ability to successfully interact with a diverse patient population, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the community at-large along with excellent customer service and documentation skills required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and database knowledge required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires minimal visual concentration for patient charting/documentation. Position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases requiring standard safety precautions. The Certified Nursing Assistant requires extensive physical mobility and strength. This includes the ability to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 lbs. utilizing proper lifting techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: A full-time position works a 30-40 hour work week, rotating days, evenings, or weekends, with occasional requests to work additional days/hours/holidays as needed. At times, due to patient census and acuity, this position may be required to remain on site at Hospice House during meal breaks. The Homecare position is required to participate in a holiday rotation and may be required to provide care in what has been determined by local authorities as a high-risk crime area and unsafe situations (potential or actual). This position encounters stressful situations with patients and their families regarding end of life care. Although each Certified Nursing Assistant may be designated to a specific department/region in our service area, at times they may be required to serve patients outside of their department/specific region. The Homecare Certified Nursing Assistant is required to use their personal vehicles to perform home visits and may require extensive driving.