What are the responsibilities and job description for the C.N.A. Certified Nursing Assistant position at Arizona Life Hospice Ft. Mohave?
Are you looking for a great hospice CNA opportunity? Do you want to join a team of value driven professionals? Our culture at Arizona Life Hospice supports effective teamwork of high-performance people. We strive to have every member at Arizona Life Hospice be someone you can respect and learn from. We achieve this by fostering a culture of freedom and responsibility, innovation, and self-discipline. If our team sounds like a fit for you, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan
Training/Licensure: Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Must meet AZ State Certified Nurse Assistance training and competency requirements. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
Physical Requirements:
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
Working Conditions:
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Transportation:
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
Arizona Life Hospice complies with applicable Federal Civil Rights Laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Arizona Life Hospice does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
