What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA position at Hospice Promise?
Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performing personal care as needed after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
- Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
- Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
- 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.
- Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Assessing and reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
- Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
- 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.
- Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
- Must be able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Must be able to load and unload medical supplies into car and into patient home
- Must be able to bend, twist, reach and pull during shift. Must be able to operates a computer during shift
- Must be able to drive during shift. The person in this position frequently communicates with patients and their families. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Must be able to be stationary and in a sitting position during shift. Must be able to walk throughout the office and patient homes during shift
- Must be able to complete tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
