Nursing Assistant (CNA),Hospice Home Care,FT,Days
Company: Prisma Health Upstate
Location: Seneca
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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Job Summary
To provide personal care and comfort services to terminally ill
patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker
tasks in the patient/family residences or Cottingham Hospice House,
in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by
the registered nurse.
Accountabilities
a. Bathes patient in the bed, chair, tub or shower providing for
patient's privacy, comfort and safety while doing so
b. Assists /provides mouth care
c. Shampoos, styles and/or combs patient's 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%
The CNA will assist the nurse by monitoring the patient's 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 patient's 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 patient's 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%
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
patient's 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%
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 patient's 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
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Hospice Of The Foothills
Facility
1067 Hospice - Upstate
Department
10677404 Nursing Aides
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