Hospice CNA

SUMMARY
Provide personal care under the supervision of a nurse according to the patients plan of care.
Collaborate with transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide personal care and assist with ADLs according to the Plan of Care - POC.
• Provide safe environment for patients.
• Safely ambulate/transfer patient as appropriate.
• Assist with passive and active ROM exercises as directed by the nurse.
• Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient.
• Under the direction of the nurse perform simple wound care skin care and bowel care
  protocols according to the plan of care where appropriate.
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the mental or physical status of the
  patient to the nurse.
• Record in clinical record on appropriate documents the activities provided and
  observations of patient at the time of visit.
• Complete all charting timesheets and mileage logs as defined by the agency policy and
  procedures.
• Attend and actively contribute during patient care conference.
• Participate in HNA discipline meetings team meetings staff meetings retreats and in-services as appropriate.
• Attend in-services to obtain 3 education hours per quarter.(need 12 a year)
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled (Home Care only).
• Assist the Team Leader with other designated activities as necessary (scheduling supply
  organization answering office telephone etc.)
• Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
• Flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable shifts and weekends.
• Participate in chart review quality improvement activities and other meetings as
  assigned.
• Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
• Provide basic caregiving education to caregiver/family members such as turning and
  positioning transfer techniques and changing linens
• Complete annual competency requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Must be state tested nursing assistant in good standing and have 12 months of experience
  as a nursing assistant.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Must be a Florida Certified Nursing Aide-CNA.

This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at