Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant

SUMMARY:

Works cooperatively with other team members to effectively implement the Hospice Plan of Care for patients.

REPORTS TO:

Home Care Clinical Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be empathetic and responsible, able to use time effectively, be able to accept supervision, relate well to patients and understand and accept the hospice philosophy.
• Current South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification.
• Demonstrate competency in skills needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to embrace the mission and culture of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients with baths, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Assist patients with elimination functions.
• Help patients in and out of bed; assisting with ambulation.
• Perform such incidental household services as are essential to patient health care.
• Report any changes or concerns regarding patients' conditions and/or family situations to the registered nurse.
• Maintain effective working relations with patients, families and members of hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Document all aspects of care provided according to the policies established for the Hospice/HomeCare program and the individual patients care plan.
• Participate in organization sponsored events

"Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer"

Subject to a post employment background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.