Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Patriot Hospice
Location: Gaffney
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your
assigned patients with personal care services in accordance with
the patient's nursing assessments and care plan, and as directed by
your nurse supervisors.
Relationships
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
Relationships: Interacts with IDT and administrative staff
** Duties and Responsibilities**
- Stewards the philosophy/mission of PH Healthcare which focuses
on the overriding values of human dignity and respectful response
to the needs of persons with life threatening/terminal and/or
chronic illnesses.
- Participates with the IDG in the development and implementation
of the patient/family's plan of care.
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with Hospice policies
and procedures, and as instructed by supervisor.
- Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and
performing assigned tasks.
- Make sure patient is as comfortable as possible at all
times
- Changing bed linens when necessary and keep linens tight
without wrinkles under the patient.
- Duties may include assisting patients with daily mouth care,
bath functions, dressing/undressing, hair care functions,
non-diabetic nail care, shaving, toileting, feeding, giving back
rubs, assisting with exercises and ambulation, applying elastic
stockings and/or heel/elbow protectors, checking intake/output
records, checking bowel movements and character of stools,
preparing and giving enemas, assist with lifting, turning, moving,
positioning, and transferring into and out of beds, chairs,
bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., assisting with the care of the
dying patient, providing post mortem care as instructed, observing
and reporting the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown,
report injuries of unknown source, including skin tears, assisting
with special treatments as instructed (i.e. indwelling catheter
care, perineal care, nonsterile vaginal irrigation/douches,
application of bandages, etc.).
- Document tasks performed and other comments related to
visit.
- Communicate with family or facility staff to ensure nursing
services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the
patient.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest
and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment for the
patient.
- Communicate with supervisor on regularly scheduled basis to
assist in identifying areas of concern regarding patient
care
- Report all complaints and grievances made by the
patient/caregiver/family member.
Qualifications
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED. Must be a
licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with laws of
South Carolina. One year experience as a C.N.A. under supervision
preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English
language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel,
patients, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the
general public.
- Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously
with other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and
enthusiasm, project warmth in the environment, as well as the
willingness to handle difficult situations.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other
individuals in the workplace.
- Must demonstrate effective technical skills in order to utilize
cellular device for documentation purposes.
- Must have knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance.
** Working Conditions**
- Requires travel within the agency's service area in personal
automobile, therefore must have a current driver's license, auto
insurance, and have the ability to operate an automobile.
- Works in office area(s), the community and long term care
facilities.
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Is involved with patients, visitors, caregivers, family
members, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and
circumstances.
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family
members, personnel, and visitors.
- Communicates with nursing personnel and other department
personnel.
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays,
when necessary.
- Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
- Attends and participates in continuing educational
programs.
- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors,
etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust,
disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B
viruses.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous
chemicals.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25
pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull,
move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50
feet.
- Please note every effort has been made to identify the
essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states
or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to
perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
is an essential function of the position.
Keywords: Patriot Hospice, Spartanburg , Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Gaffney, South Carolina
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