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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

1. Personal care and comfort. The CNA must be proficient in the completion and documentation of the following tasks:
2. Bathes patient in the bed, chair, tub or shower providing for patient's privacy, comfort and safety while doing so
3. Assists /provides mouth care
4. Shampoos, styles and/or combs patient's hair
5. Performs basic nail care and foot care
6. Shaves patient
7. Assists patient to dress
8. Assists with ambulation, transfer, use of assistive devices
9. Turns and positions patient
10. Assists patient to perform range of motion exercises
11. Facilitates elimination, assisting patient to use BSC, diapers, bedpan, urinal or to care for indwelling catheter or ostomy appliance
12. Facilitates nutrition, assists by preparing meal, feeding patient and/or by offering fluids
13. Models competent personal care techniques and communication skills for the caregiver
14. Performs all of the above tasks for all ages/developmental stages

15. Participates in bereavement care by attending visitations/funerals – 30%

16. Monitor Patient's condition

    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.

17. Measures I&O
18. Observes and reports changes in skin color, reports any skin tears
19. Monitors the condition of non-sterile dressings and with the direction of the RN changes the dressing when needed.
20. Reports any difficulties with elimination
21. Reports any changes in patient's mental status i.e. ability to communicate, level of confusion or any aggressive/agitated behavior
22. Effectively utilizes communication skills/listening skills to promote patient comfort with the procedure. Encourages patient to express needs or preferences in personal care
23. Observes and reports patient compliance with safety measures
24. Participates in team conference and IDG as requested to discuss patient and caregiving issues
25. Reports any changes in patient's physical strength, endurance or coordination that would alter the delivery of care as assigned on the CNA POC

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

27. 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.

28. Changes linen and bed clothes; Launders linen, towels and clothing (in home)
29. Washes dishes and utensils. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen counters
30. Empties out of date food from refrigerator
31. Organizes food and supplies. Delivers medical supplies as requested
32. Works with caregiver to remove unnecessary clutter from patient's environment in order to reduce risk of falls
33. Cleans and sanitizes durable medical equipment
34. Cleans and sanitizes bathroom area

35. Runs errands for caregiver/patient as assigned by RN – 30%

36. Agency Needs

    The CNA performs the following tasks in support of the general needs of the department:

37. Is thoroughly familiar with dept. policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance with hospice standards of care, including infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
38. Participates in review of QI data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement
39. Manages the agency resources by demonstrating reasonable and efficient use of time, mileage visit schedules and pre-visit activity.
40. Monitors utilization of medical supplies, maintains adequate supply in the home to meet patient's needs
41. Assists in organizing, cleaning storeroom
42. 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 driver’s license, a certificate of auto insurance and have an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

1067 Hospice - Upstate

Department

12029035 Administrative and General

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