CNA Cottingham Hospice House FT Nightshift

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• 1. Personal care and comfort. The CNA must be proficient in the completion and documentation of the following tasks:

  a. Bathes patient in the bed chair tub or shower providing for patients privacy comfort and safety while doing so

  b. Assists /provides mouth care

  c. Shampoos styles and/or combs patients hair

  d. Performs basic nail care and foot care

  e. Shaves patient

  f. Assists patient to dress

  g. Assists with ambulation transfer use of assistive devices

  h. Turns and positions patient

  i. Assists patient to perform range of motion exercises

  j. Facilitates elimination assisting patient to use BSC diapers bedpan urinal or to care for indwelling catheter or ostomy appliance

  k. Facilitates nutrition assists by preparing meal feeding patient and/or by offering fluids

  l. Models competent personal care techniques and communication skills for the caregiver

  m. Performs all of the above tasks for all ages/developmental stages

  n. Participates in bereavement care by attending visitations/funerals - 30%

• 2. Monitor Patients condition

  The CNA will assist the nurse by monitoring the patients condition and reporting any changes noted to the nurse promptly.

  Measure and record vital signs ( temperature pulse respiration blood pressure weight) as designated in POC.

  a. Measures I&O

  b. Observes and reports changes in skin color reports any skin tears

  c. Monitors the condition of non-sterile dressings and with the direction of the RN changes the dressing when needed.

  d. Reports any difficulties with elimination

  e. Reports any changes in patients mental status i.e. ability to communicate level of confusion or any aggressive/agitated behavior

  f. Effectively utilizes communication skills /listening skills to promote patient comfort with the procedure. Encourages patient to express needs or preferences in personal care

  g. Observes and reports patient compliance with safety measures

  h. Participates in team conference and IDG as requested to discuss patient and caregiving issues

  i. Reports any changes in patients physical strength endurance or coordination that would alter the delivery of care as assigned on the CNA POC

  j. Is knowledgeable in the issues related to death and the normal grieving process and is able to be supportive of patient and family. 30%

• 3. Homemaker Tasks

  The CNA performs basic housekeeping duties as assigned that promotes hygiene comfort and safety for the patient and enables the patient to remain in the home or the Cottingham House.

  a. Changes linen and bed clothes; Launders linen towels and clothing (in home)

  b. Washes dishes and utensils. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen counters

  c. Empties out of date food from refrigerator

  d. Organizes food and supplies. Delivers medical supplies as requested

  e. Works with caregiver to remove unnecessary clutter from patients environment in order to reduce risk of falls

  f. Cleans and sanitizes durable medical equipment

  g. Cleans and sanitizes bathroom area

  h. Runs errands for caregiver/patient as assigned by RN - 30%

• 4. Agency Needs - The CNA performs the following tasks in support of the general needs of the department:

  Is thoroughly familiar with dept. policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance with hospice standards of care including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.

  Participates in review of QI data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement

  Manages the agency resources by demonstrating reasonable and efficient use of time mileage visit schedules and pre-visit activity.

  Monitors utilization of medical supplies maintains adequte supply in the home to meet patients needs

  Assists in organizing cleaning storeroom

  Assists with office duties ( i.e. filing telephone errands) as requested 10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Required Certifications Registrations Licenses

• CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Knowledge Skills or Abilities

• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Mathematical skills

Driving Requirements

If driving is required for the position must provide a valid drivers license a certificate of auto insurance and have an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

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