Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Hospice

PRN (As Needed)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing personal care service to the terminally ill patient and performs related tasks in accordance with the Hospice Aide Plan of Care as assigned and delegated by the RN Case Manager.  Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIIONS

• Provides personal care to the patient, assisting with ADL’s or any other duties within scope of practice as directed by the RN Case Manager.
• Follows Aide Plan of Care.
• Updates the RN Case Manager of refusal of care, refusal of visits, changes in condition, or any changes or patient needs during or immediately following visit.
• Documents care provided and communications with RN Case Manager and/or other IDT members.
• Completes documentation at bedside, locking all visits at completion of visit.
• Synchronizes documentation, at a minimum, at the beginning and end of day.
• Conforms to all departmental policies/procedures and standards.
• Attends staff meetings and educational in-services per agency requirements.
• Performs care consistent with Village Hospice standards of practice.
• Utilizes other team members as appropriate.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job.  Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.  The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• This job requires a combination of education, training and/or experience that would typically be acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Missouri CNA certification required if working in Missouri; Kansas CNA and Home Health Aide certification required if working in Kansas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain prior to direct patient contact.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Experience:

• Two years recent experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred with at least one in Hospice.
• Recommended Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Certification (CHPNA).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work in a field setting.
• Must be able to work independently and is self-directed within the scope of his/her accountabilities.
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers.
• Must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening skills by providing feedback in a way that it is clear the message was understood.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers and clients by being timely and establishing a climate of trust, confidence and mutual respect.
• Sets priorities and manages time effectively to accomplish what needs to get done.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to cover routine schedule.
• The associate is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department.

• May be exposed to outdoor elements while accessing a patient’s residence.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job demands include maximum occasional lift of 75 lbs from knuckle to waist level; maximum occasional lift of 25 lbs from floor to 38 inches; maximum occasional lift of 40 lbs from floor to 48 inches
• Maximum occasional carry of 5 lbs 100 ft; maximum occasional carry of 38 lbs at 36 inches height for 15 ft; maximum occasional carry of 20 lbs for 75 ft
• Maximum occasional push/pull horizontal of 40 lbs at 36 inches height for 100 ft; maximum occasional push/pull vertical of 10 lbs
• Maximum occasional grip force of 40 lbs; maximum occasional lateral pinch force of 15 lbs
• Maximum occasional climb of 8 inches
• Maximum occasional forward reach of 34 inches; maximum occasional lateral reach of 37 inches
• Frequent bend; occasional fine motor coordination; occasional foot coordination; occasional balance
• Frequent sitting; continuous standing; and continuous walking.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Under the supervision of the Village Hospice Clinical Manager

Gives no supervision.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-Offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to [email protected]