Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Hospice-Full Time

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Performs range of motion.
• Ambulates patient. Positions patient and provides skin care. Distributes linen and changes bed as needed.
• Aids in feeding and meal delivery. Assists with routine hygiene care including toileting and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene.
• Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens: Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed.
• Obtains and records health, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O. Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional.
• Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures: Performs incentive spirometry. Transports patient. Prepares for diagnostic tests. Assists rehab therapists (PM & R).
• Performs pulse oximetry/oxygen set up in oxygen therapy. Prepares room (supplies). Provides post mortem care. Prepares for admission and discharge. Assists nurse in emergency situations.
• Maintains and cleans equipment. Performs suction (oral, naso pharynx). Performs blood sugar finger sticks. Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction. Performs EKGs (department specific responsibility).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• For CNAs working at Snowden at Fredericksburg: CPI is required within 90 days of hire.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.