Full Time Hospice Aide (Cna) Cartersville Canton

About the role

To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

Responsibilities

• Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
• Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
• Ranging of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s wellbeing at home.
• Prepares meals including special diet.
• Takes a patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
• Aids with shopping if the patient has no other resource available.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
• Demonstrates listening skills. Offers encouragement when appropriate. Practices patience in voice and manner.
• Maintained required competency and skills.
• Documented initial and ongoing every 14 day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
• Participates in annual performance review.
• Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
• PRACTICES STANDARD PRECAUTIONS according to OSHA regulations and policy.
• ADHERES TO ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES.
• ATTENDS AT LEAST TWELVE (12) HOURS OF INSERVICE EDUCATION PROGRAMS PER YEAR.
• MANTAINS CURRENT CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE.
• MANTAINS CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF INFECTION CONTROL PROTOCOLS.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved training and competency course. Must meet state or federal (in absence of state) Home Health Aide training and competency requirements. Must be able to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Must be able to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Must be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials. Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Educational/Degree: High school diploma or GED.
• Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Skills

Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Ability to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials. Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. Listening skills. Encouragement when appropriate. Patience in voice and manner. Demonstrated competency and skills. Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy. Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines. Attends at least twelve (12) hours of inservice education programs per year. Maintains current certification as required by the State. Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.

Benefits

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Pay

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