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The Certified Nursing Assistant is an employee who has received training and has demonstrated competency to perform specific patient care procedures and assist the licensed professional nursing staff in delegated daily patient care procedures and assist the licensed professional nursing staff in delegated daily patient care activities. Certified Nursing Asst. services are performed under the supervision of the licensed professional nursing staff. Responsibilities include performance of secretarial and receptionist duties and provide basic patient care. This includes but is not limited to taking vital signs assisting with ADLs order transcription order entry medical record documentation etc.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC001404 KER Hospice (KMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health20Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Home Health/Hospice Aide performs duties essentially of personal care which might be given to a convalescent chronically ill disabled person or terminally ill in their homes. Attempts in every possible way in working with Home Health patients and families to assist them to assume responsibilities toward selfcare. Attempts in every possible way in working with Hospice patients and families to assist them with measures to provide them with personal care and assist in their comfort. Assists family members to care for their family member whenever possible. Advocates for the needs of the patient.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Experience: One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility Certified Nursing Assistant EMT or Paramedic certification Bachelors Degree or enrollment in a healthcare related program with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course at an accredited institution or equivalent training preferred. Credentials: Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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