Hospice CNA

Position Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant will carry out assigned duties which promote comfort and support to Individuals and their families.

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Essential Job Functions and Duties:

· Provide personal care and hygiene to Individuals under Autumn Hospice.

· Assist Individuals with activities of daily living.

· Change bed linens and straighten Individual’s environment.

· For Individuals in a home setting, clean bathroom and kitchen and do personal laundry, as requested.

· Maintain a minimum Productivity Standard according to Autumn Hospice Policy. Productive time consists of face-to-face contact with Individuals and families in the form of direct care activities.

· Observe and report all changes in Individuals’ conditions and needs to the RN Case Manager and/or facility Unit Manager.

· Follow Individual Plan of Care at all times. Ensure that all Plan of Care documentation is entered into EMR accurately, timely, and appropriately.

· Communicate all aspects of Individual care with SNF/caregivers.

· Attend Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings when requested. Communicate appropriate Individual information to the IDT.

· Participate in Autumn Hospice Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.

· Wear identification badge and smock and maintain professional appearance at all times.

· Follow HHA schedule as written by RN Case Manager and/or LPN and report schedule change needs to RN Case Manager and/or LPN promptly.

· Attend and participate in all in-service trainings and meetings as needed.

· Ensure that all care is provided with respect for Individual rights.

· Report all accidents and incidents observed. Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.

· Maintain all Individual privacy and confidentiality in accordance with Autumn Hospice policies and HIPAA requirements.

· Ensure that all care is provided consistently with respect for Individual rights. Report any/all allegations of Individual abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation of property in accordance with North River policies.

· Maintain required clinical competency/license as appropriate.

· Complete other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

· Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required

· Minimum of 1 year experience as a Home Health Aide or C.N.A. is required

· Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

· Experience working independently with minimal supervision is required.

· Candidates must successfully complete criminal background check and physical (including drug test & TB screening) prior to completing Orientation.

Preferred skills and/or experience:

· High school diploma or GED preferred

· Previous experience in hospice preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

· Must be able to travel to facility sites on a daily basis

· Must be able to complete physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping/crouching, smelling, depth perception, identifying colors) as needed.

· Must be able to travel to Individual locations on a daily basis

· Must be able to work with exposure to possibly disagreeable conditions including but not limited to: odors, infection, illness, and physical contact with disruptive Individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26