What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide I position at HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE INC?
3HC Home Health and Hospice
Nurse Aide
Location: Kinston, NC
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Why choose 3HC:
3HC has provided compassionate care to North Carolinians since 1981. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy life’s journey, recover quickly, and live comfortably. We believe in providing high-quality, cost-effective care that surpasses industry standards. If you want to make a difference, provide meaningful one-on-one care, and develop relationships with both your patients and team members, join Team 3HC! 3HC strives to provide a positive work culture that feels more like a family atmosphere where we support our team members so they can reach their personal & professional best.
Summary:
The Certified Nurse Aide I is responsible for the personal care and related services to home health, hospice, and home care patients as outlined on the patient's individualized plan of care delegated by the qualified professional.
CNA Essential Job Functions:
1. Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations. Displays a high degree of courtesy, tact, and knowledge of services provided by the agency in all contact with staff, patients, and visitors.
2. Administers personal care and hygiene by following the patient's individualized plan of care.
3. Accurately takes and records vital signs and weight, as ordered on the patient's individualized plan of care. Immediately reports and records changes in the patient's mental or physical condition to RN or Clinical/Assistant Director to prevent adverse events.
4. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff to patients, family members, and the home setting as requested.
5. Submits documentation as evidenced by reports: (a) utilizes the MobileCare system daily to verify schedules and care plans; (b) enters progress notes as outlined in policy 90% of the time; (c) enters employee time via MobileCare system accurately and timely; (d) submits accurate time and travel sheets at least weekly; and (e) submits other data to supervisor as requested on a timely basis.
Requirements for Hospice Nursing Assistant:
1. Listed as a CNA with DHSR, as evidence by successfully completed training & has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Ability to read and write.
4. Must be dependable and capable of dealing pleasantly and tactfully with patients, family, staff, and the public.
5. Possess valid North Carolina Driver's License and available means of transportation.
3HC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national veteran or disability status.