Hospice Aide (CNA) - FT Nights 7p-7a - Murfreesboro Inpatient Unit $2,000 Sign On Bonus
Company: Alive Hospice, Inc.
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Hospice Aide (CNA)
Location: Murfreesboro Inpatient Residence
Status: Regular Full Time
Days: 3 to 4 days per week rotating schedule
Hours : 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide
outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while
working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency,
then we can't wait to speak with you!
SUMMARY
The Hospice Aide is a member of the IDT who provides personal care
and addresses personal needs under the direction, instruction and
supervision of a nurse. Works to promote the patients comfort and
assist in providing a safe patient environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provides personal care including bathing, hair, skin and nail
care, shaving, feeding, dressing, toileting, changing bed linens,
etc.
* Treats each patient with dignity, respect, and observes their
rights to privacy and confidentiality.
* Partners with the nurse to meet the needs of the assigned
patients and families.
* Follows the instructions / directions of the Clinical Director
and Charge Nurse.
* Provides emotional support to patients and families.
* Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the
patient rooms.
* Informs nurse of changes in patient condition or patient
needs.
* Works to prevent skin breakdown
* Completes documentation per procedure including personal
inventories on admission.
* Follows the hospice care plan as developed by the IDT.
* Remains in assigned work area unless directed otherwise by the
nurse.
* Gives report to oncoming Hospice Aide including changes in
patient condition.
* Assists with distribution of dietary trays to patients and
returns trays to kitchen when patient is finished.
* Follows Alive Hospice policies and procedures and maintains
current standards of practice.
* Involves volunteers in patient care as appropriate and works to
enhance the volunteer's experience.
* Follows Infection Control procedures when providing personal
care.
* Passes the Hospice Aide Competency test on an annual basis.
* Orient new Hospice Aide as requested.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including meeting
required competencies. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The agency requires the position to complete 12 hours of continuing
education per year covering topics that will contribute to
improvements in carrying out the above responsibilities. Regulatory
agencies may require some disciplines to have additional hours in
order to be licensed or certified.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year direct patient care
or related experience. Professional maturity and ability to respond
calmly and effectively in stressful situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Tennessee CNT Certificate; Current and valid Tennessee
drivers license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee
State Law.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to stand and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision,
and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Requirements
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Tennessee CNT Certificate; Current and valid Tennessee
drivers license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee
State Law.
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