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CNA Hospice Aide
Description
The CNA Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional responsible to provide direct care to patients in the hospice house to improve quality of life and promote comfort. The HA performs tasks required to help maintain and restore the physical, social, and emotional health of patients, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
1. Works within the scope of practice for HA under the supervision of the registered nurse.
2. Follows the HA Plan of Care to deliver quality patient care, including: a. Bathing - Shower, tub bath, sponge bath, shampoo, foot soak, sitz bath, pericare. b. Dressing/Grooming - Hair care- combing/brushing hair, shaving of face, legs, or armpits. Nail care - cleaning and filing only. Apply teds, ace bandages, jobst stockings. c. Skin care - Routine skin care, special skin care using non-prescription products, apply heel protectors, and reinforce dressings. d. Assist with elimination needs - Toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan, record I & O, catheter care, ostomy care, collect non-sterile specimens. e. Assist with nutritional needs - Meal preparation. Menu planning. Feed patient. f. Assist with mobility - Transfers, transfer board, mechanical lift, positioning, ambulation, exercises as instructed by P.T. or R.N. Apply splints, Brace and immobilizers or sling. g. Vital signs - TPR, BP, Weight h. Observations - Changes in patient conditions, document and report when indicated. Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately. i. Homemaking - Maintain a clean safe environment, linen changes, dry mop, sweep, vacuum, wash dishes and laundry, clean bathroom, remove trash
3. Makes and adjusts patient rounds to meet patient and agency needs.
4. Promotes teamwork by participating actively and appropriately as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
5. Documentation is complete, legible, and clearly reflects care given and is completed by the end of the assigned shift.
6. Functions in a financially responsible manner by meeting agency guidelines for number of shifts worked and participation in weekend/holiday rotation.
7. Answers patient's call bell within a reasonable amount of time; responds to safety alerts in a timely manner.
8. Stocks patient rooms with supplies to ensure adequate supply to meet current needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
9. During interactions, gives time to both psychosocial and physical care within HHA practice.
10. Sits with patients as assigned for companionship and /or safety of the patient.
11. Utilizes basic computer skills to document in an electronic medical record.
Requirements
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CNA Hospice Aide
Description
The CNA Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional responsible to provide direct care to patients in the hospice house to improve quality of life and promote comfort. The HA performs tasks required to help maintain and restore the physical, social, and emotional health of patients, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
1. Works within the scope of practice for HA under the supervision of the registered nurse.
2. Follows the HA Plan of Care to deliver quality patient care, including: a. Bathing - Shower, tub bath, sponge bath, shampoo, foot soak, sitz bath, pericare. b. Dressing/Grooming - Hair care- combing/brushing hair, shaving of face, legs, or armpits. Nail care - cleaning and filing only. Apply teds, ace bandages, jobst stockings. c. Skin care - Routine skin care, special skin care using non-prescription products, apply heel protectors, and reinforce dressings. d. Assist with elimination needs - Toilet, commode, urinal, bedpan, record I & O, catheter care, ostomy care, collect non-sterile specimens. e. Assist with nutritional needs - Meal preparation. Menu planning. Feed patient. f. Assist with mobility - Transfers, transfer board, mechanical lift, positioning, ambulation, exercises as instructed by P.T. or R.N. Apply splints, Brace and immobilizers or sling. g. Vital signs - TPR, BP, Weight h. Observations - Changes in patient conditions, document and report when indicated. Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately. i. Homemaking - Maintain a clean safe environment, linen changes, dry mop, sweep, vacuum, wash dishes and laundry, clean bathroom, remove trash
3. Makes and adjusts patient rounds to meet patient and agency needs.
4. Promotes teamwork by participating actively and appropriately as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
5. Documentation is complete, legible, and clearly reflects care given and is completed by the end of the assigned shift.
6. Functions in a financially responsible manner by meeting agency guidelines for number of shifts worked and participation in weekend/holiday rotation.
7. Answers patient's call bell within a reasonable amount of time; responds to safety alerts in a timely manner.
8. Stocks patient rooms with supplies to ensure adequate supply to meet current needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
9. During interactions, gives time to both psychosocial and physical care within HHA practice.
10. Sits with patients as assigned for companionship and /or safety of the patient.
11. Utilizes basic computer skills to document in an electronic medical record.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of CNA/HHA/HA experience preferred; hospice/oncology experience preferred.
- License/Certification: Registered with the Maine State CNA Registry; HHA certification required to perform duties. BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment required.
- Certification must be kept active during the course of employment.
- Full-Time, Direct Placement
- Location: Scarborough, ME
- Night Shift
- 36-Hour Work Week
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