Hospice Home CNA (Nights), Full-time

Job Summary

This can be a full-time position that will provide personal care under the direction of the primary physician, Hospice Home Team Leader and Hospice Home RN and LPN in accordance with the Plan of Care and in compliance with all regulatory requirements and recognized standards of care. The schedule for this position is 3-12 hour shifts per week 7:00pm-7:30am; 2 weekend shifts per 6 weeks; 1 winter and 1 summer holiday per year.

Responsibilities what you do

• Provide safe, appropriate personal care to patients to ensure their dignity and in accordance with their plan of care.
• Perform full range of CNA duties.
• Complete thorough, accurate and timely documentation of patient care provided and the performance of all duties as assigned.
• Report changes in patient condition, concerns about patient and/or family to appropriate nursing staff in a timely fashion and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences as necessary.
• Assist with maintaining an organized supply room and adequate medical supplies by assessing the inventory, ordering supplies and stocking shelves as directed by nursing staff.
• Perform duties as assigned by nursing staff which may include, but are not limited to: patient laundry, food preparation, cleaning patient rooms after discharge, cleaning DME and light housekeeping in family areas and laundry room.
• Work collaboratively with IDG and other Transitions LifeCare (TL) departments in achieving patient care goals.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assists in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate competency in delivery of quality patient care for patients ranging in ages from children to geriatrics.

Expectations how you do it

• TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Adheres to CMS and state guidelines.
• Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices.

• Maintains current licensure as a CNA.

Requirements what you need

• Current listing card with NC Home Health Aide Registry.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a nurse aide.
• Hospice and/or skilled nursing home, hospital or healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Able to perform routine Certified Nursing Assistant duties with skill and document accurately, timely, legibly.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work shift schedule.
• Must have sensory abilities to complete physical assessment, communicate with patient/family care providers and physician and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job.