What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant position at Maple Creek Hospice?
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have own transportation
- Must have a certificate of completion as a Certified Nursing Assistant approved by a State certified program.
- Must have completed 75 hours of training. 16 hours must be classroom and at least 16 hours of supervised training
- Must pass a background check (Health care worker registry)
- Must complete a competency evaluation (prior to seeing patients)
- Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity including heavy lifting, moving and positioning patients as well as extensive and repetitive bending and standing.
- Capable of comprehending all written and verbal communication.
- Provide patient care as indicated on the patient’s plan of care.
- Assist in all Activities of Daily living as specified on care plan
- Report changes in patients condition to RN
- Complete required annual training
- Make an occupied bed
- Assist with personal hygiene
- Basic infection control procedures
- Maintain a clean , safe, healthy environment
- Recognize emergencies and the knowledge of emergency procedures and their application
- Assist with ambulation and exercise as applicable
- Provide nutritional support
- Supervise a patients self- administration of medication by reminding the patient it is time to take medications, opening the bottle cap, reading the medication label to the patient, checking the self-administered dose against the label of the container, reassuring the patient he /she is taking the right medication.
- Perform simple diagnostic activities.
- Perform activities of daily living as written in the care plan.
- Observe and record intake and output when ordered.
- Change dry dressings according to written instructions.
- Provide first aide
- Complete clinical notes within 24 hrs of visit
- Be available for assignments as needed
- Other supportive tasks assigned
- Complete 12 hours of training during a 12 month period
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20