We are looking to hire a full-time CNA for our home care team. The main coverage area will be Wayne, Clinton and Cumberland counties, however, the applicant will need to be flexible and able to help cover any of our seven counties (Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell and Wayne). Applicant must hold an active SRNA/CNA license in good standing. 

Requirements are at least one year CNA experience. This is a 40 hour per week position 8 hour shifts. This person will work mostly Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 with the probability of some weekend work. We value our employees and treat them as valued members of a team not just someone filling a job. We make a difference in patients and families lives. If you're looking to be part of a team, have a fast paced job with lots of variety in job duties, work for a stable company and work in a family atmosphere then Hospice of Lake Cumberland could be the place for you.

At Hospice of Lake Cumberland we offer a wide range of benefits. Health, dental, vision and 401k with company match. We also give you $250 per month flex dollars to spend towards your benefits or as an additional cash benefit if you do not choose any of our benefits. This amounts to an extra $3000 per year. We offer a very generous paid days off policy where you could earn from 30 to 36 days off per year. Company paid for basic life insurance policy of $20,000 and company paid Long Term Disability policy. 
Company car program with personal use or paid mileage. Salary will be based on experience. EOE.

Job Summary

Provides personal care for terminally ill persons under the direction of the Senior Nursing Manager. Supports family members in caring for the patient.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of state approved Nursing Assistant training program, preferably with home health practical training.
• Current registration on the Kentucky Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Successful completion of HHA competency evaluation by Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting.
• Ability to access patient’s home independently. Must have reliable transportation. 

Position Relationships

• Supervised by Director of Clinical Services or Senior Nursing Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direct personal care to patients in order to maintain highest level of comfort, safety and quality of life.

• Provides personal hygienic care to patients in the home or Nursing Home setting.
• Performs routine nursing procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse. These may include, but are not limited to, enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercises, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.
• Accurately monitors and documents vital signs.
• Responds to the physical, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families within scope of practice.
• May demonstrate for families the use of medical equipment employing proper body mechanics.
• Assists the patient to participate in activities of daily living as long as possible.
• Assists patient with ambulation and/or transfer.
• Demonstrates to patient/family proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote optimal comfort and skin integrity.
• Communicates pertinent observations to the RN or Nursing Coordinator, including changes in pain and other symptoms.
• Provides temporary respite to patient’s family, allowing relief from total care responsibility for patient’s needs.
• May assist with meal preparation and feeding as indicated.
• May perform light housekeeping duties as necessary to maintain a safe, healthy environment for patient and family.
• Delivers supplies to patient’s homes.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of educational training and ability.
• May be required to work in the inpatient unit.

Participates as a member of the IDT in meeting the needs of the total patient population.

• Checks with Nursing Coordinator daily for assignments and directions for team support activities for that day.
• Documents care and observations in the patient’s medical record in a legible and timely manner.
• Attends weekly IDT meetings, bringing issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Provides bereavement support to families by attending visitation or funeral services when possible.
• Participates in the provision of Crisis Care, providing support to patient and family during a crisis or unstable situation.

Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.

• Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Nursing Coordinator.
• May assist with other clerical and housekeeping duties within the office as assigned.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Attends in-service programs and other available offerings to meet licensure requirements.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and other organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Hospice policies and State and Federal regulations governing provision of Hospice care.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.