Hospice CNA PT

About the role

Provide personal care services to terminally ill hospice patients as needed, under the direction of the RN. Provide assistance and understanding to families and in times of bereavement. Work as a member of the Hospice team providing care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.

Qualifications

• Educational/Degree: High school diploma or GED
• Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course
• Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements; ability to work independently and make accurate, at times quick judgments; ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting; acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant (preferred); active patient contact within past three years (preferred)

Physical requirements

• Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes, and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet essential duties
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations

Mental and emotional requirements

• Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly
• Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability

Working conditions

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.

Transportation

Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.