Certified Nurses Aide-Hospice

Job Summary

Augments the service of the licensed nurse by providing basic patient care services to the hospice patient.

Essential Job Functions

· Assists in the care of the hospice patient including activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as, but not limited to, personal hygiene and grooming, bathing, feeding, repositioning, toileting, transfers and ambulation; household services essential to promote a clean, safe environment

· Accountable for reporting and recording tasks performed as well as any noticed change in the patient’s condition.

· Must be able to relate well/ work closely with patients, their families and coworkers.

· Obtain and record patient data such as, but not limited to, vital signs, catheter care, pain levels, Report findings outside parameters as noted on the assignment sheet or urgent/emergent conditions. Completes appropriate records as required.

· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss and coordinate the patient plan of care.

· Requires creativity and ability to problem solve in the home environment.

· Participate in required staff development activities and performance reviews.

· Attendance at meetings required. Indoors 90% of the time.

· Position requires access to highly confidential information.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· High school graduate preferred.

· Completion of state approved nursing assistant training program/current Board of Registry status required.

· Completed and cleared Idaho state background check.

· Current BLS certification.

· A minimum of 12 hours of hospice-specific training annually is required to continue employment in the hospice department.

Skills/Competencies

· Able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, use good judgement in the delivery of patient care and communicate effectively with patients, family members, care team members, and providers.