Hospice House CNA - Full Time Days -6:45am -715pm

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• "Consistently meets work schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct personal care for hospice patients as guided by care plan from Registered Nurse.
• Reports unexpected clinical findings to RN immediately.  Answers patient call system promptly.
• Responds to critical situations in an appropriate manner.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, including infection control.
• Effectively manages the hospice patient's pain and comfort within the scope of practice. Reports and documents measures as needed.
• Regularly attends and participates in Hospice House IDT meetings.
• Completes all documentation consistent with regulatory guidelines and department policies.
• Provides direct patient care included but not limited to, personal/comfort care, taking recording of patient vital signs and blood glucometer reading."
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of experience

• 2 or more years of Hospice experience

• Certified Nursing Assistant / Aide - CNA - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (Health Occupations Credentialing) upon Hire
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days