What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice position at Assured Care Home Health Services?
Job description:
Location: Oakland/Macomb MI
Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
- Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
- Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails)
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
- Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
- Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
- Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Familiarity with EMR and EHR systems
- Premium skills in critical care, Alzheimer's care, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road