Certified Nurse Assistant (Cna) - Inpatient - 12 Hour Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Inpatient CNA is a member of the Hospice Team who works under the supervisions of the Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide personal care and various services for patients at the end of life.  The Inpatient CNA is responsible for carrying out the duties assigned in order to increase the patient’s level of comfort and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe, healthy environment for the patient. .12 Hour Shift starting at 7 pm.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide personal care as directed by the hospice nurse.  Completes each patient’s care as delineated in the CNA Care Plan. Rounds on patients every two hours.
• Provide environmental services as needed, maintain a safe and clean environment through care of the patient’s room and personal equipment
• Provide nutritional services to patients
• Maintain record of daily activity
• Assist patient/family/caregiver in dealing with terminal care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings, in-services and skills training to ensure compliance with JCAHO and CLHF regulations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and active California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in hospital or nursing home setting preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, frail and impaired.  Understands philosophy of hospice care and needs of the terminally ill.
• Utilizes proper ergonomics and body mechanic techniques.
• Basic working knowledge and skills of computers (evaluation requirement).
• Reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to lift arms above head
• Ability to push/pull 50 lbs
• Ability to transfer 50 lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
• Ability to walk one mile
• Ability to sit for one hour, minimum
• Visual acuity and audio acuity

BENEFITS
Regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for our full benefit package, including:

• Employee dental, vision, basic life, disability and AD&D insurance premiums are 100% paid for by VNA Health
• Employees may elect to participate in the medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance, which will be effective on your start date
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on your first day
• Wellness Benefit - $1,000 annual reimbursement to help offset the cost of fitness and wellness expenses (includes yoga, massage, gym membership, alternative treatments, etc.)
• Financial Wellness program that includes a matching 403 (b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transportation 50% reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance and Legal Shield

SALARY
$21.00 - $25.00 - Hourly - Depending on Experience