CNA (Hospice)

CNA (Hospice)

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Contributes to the nursing care of patients by completing direct patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn, Benton, Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient’s own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Current unencumbered Oregon CNA certification required.

Healthcare provider level BLS required upon hire.

One (1) year experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

AGH Hospice Outpatient :

Experience in home health, hospice or community service preferred.

Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.

This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability / property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Time Management : Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Social Perceptiveness : Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and / or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Communication : Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 40 – 60 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (20 - 40 pounds force)

SIT

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand / Fist

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force)

PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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