What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Certified position at High Care Hospice?
We are seeking a Certified Nursing Aide (licensed through the state of California) to join our team! You will work alongside fellow caregivers to provide high quality patient care.
CREDENTIALS
Current C.N.A. Certification within the State.
Current Basic Life Support license (BLS).
EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated experience as a or similar experience is desired.
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reports changes in the patient’s conditions and needs to the RN Case Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
2. Observes and reports signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain.
3. Provides or assists patient in bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
4. Assists patients in and out of bed and assisting with ambulation.
5. Turns patients in bed and positions for comfort.
6. Assists with prescribed exercises which patients and home health aides have been taught by appropriate health personnel.
7. Assists patients with feeding.
8. Assists patients to bathroom or in using bedpan or urinal.
9. Changes bed linen.
- Performs household services which will facilitate the patient’s self-care at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
- Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
- Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings.
13. Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner.
14. Complies with policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards of practice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Evidence of good physical and mental health.
2. Able to lift 40 lbs. from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
3. Able to lift 25 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.
4. Able to perform patient transfers, utilizing appropriate techniques including assistance.
5. Average vision/hearing
6. Frequent bending and reaching
7. Repetitive standing, walking and use of hands.
Salary : $20 - $27