CNA Home Care

Description :

Certified Nursing Assistant I / Home Care

Nurse Team Leader

non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY :

Provide personal care to patients in the home setting

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma required
• Graduate of a Certified Assistant Training Program I
• Current listing on NC State Registry
• CPR certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Willingness to work with patients / families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

Initial And Ongoing :

• Complete Hospice volunteer / staff training program
• Complete Hospice orientation program
• Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
• Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
• Maintain CPR certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
• Participate in quality improvement program
• Adhere to strict confidentiality
• Adhere to safety policy and practices
• Complete employee time record accurately per policy
• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
• Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
• Complete annual TB screening
• Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
• Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
• Assist patients in achieving maximum self-reliance in activities of daily living
• Assist with baths, mouth care, skin care, hair care, and back rubs
• Assist with ambulation
• Assist with diets / special nourishments
• Change bed linen as needed
• Assist with prescribed exercises as instructed by appropriate professional personnel
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns
• Assist in admission. transfer, and discharge of patient in PCU
• Assist in patient care unit as directed by supervisor
• Assist other staff in completion of their duties, willingness to work in two person teams
• Provide homemaker services :

patient's clothing (laundering and ironing)

basic housekeeping tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and dishes)

making or changing bed

preparing simple meal

reading and writing

• Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
• Visual acuity to read chart and physician's orders
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• care supplies
• With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
• Ability to sit as required to perform duties
• Ability to pull / push, and bend frequently
• Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license

Requirements :

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