CNA - Hospice

Overview:

DEFINITION OF POSITION:

Provides basic nursing care to patients, under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses and/or Licensed Practical Nurses. 

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

A.        Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

Must be able to:  1)  Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.  2)  Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.  3)  Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain or trauma.  4)  Report to other staff members any changes in patient condition.  5)  Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.  6)  Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.  7)  Incorporate guest relations into daily activities.

 

B.        Working Conditions:

Inside environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature changes.  Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment.  Occasionally subject to combative patients.  Variable noise levels.  Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations.

 

C.        Physical Demands/Traits:

Must be able to 1) perceive the nature of sounds by the ear; 2) express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken work; 3) perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes; 4) extend arms and hands in any direction; 5) seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands; 6) pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers; 7) perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and 8) stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Continuous walking and standing.  Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors.  Rare lifting of greater than 100 pounds.

 

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

A. Education:    - High School Diploma or GED 

                       - CNA Certification

                       - CPR Certification

 

B. Experience

                       Required:   None

                       Desired:    Previous CNA experience in acute care.