What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice CNA position at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare?
Schedule:
• After your orientation period - your typical schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Caseloads:
• On a usual day, most of our CNAs see 5-7 patients.
• You will typically spend 45 minutes to 60 minutes with each patient.
What you’ll be doing as a Hospice CNA:
• You’ll see your patients wherever they consider home (personal residence, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities). We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- If you have patients in facilities, you may be responsible for charting within the facility EMR.
• You will care for patients and complete documentation at the bedside on a company provided cellphone.
• You’ll provide direct patient care such as bathing, peri-care, dressing, mouth care, assisting to toilet, incontinence care, repositioning in bed, and assisting with meals.
• You will tidy the immediate area and change bed linens for the patient.
• Expect to spend time driving between patients every day. Your mileage between patient visits is reimbursable.
• You’ll need to make sure you maintain an adequate level of supplies in your vehicle to provide patient care. You’ll pick up new supplies at the branch office in your area.
• You’ll be responsible for working closely with each RN case manager to communicate patient status changes, as well as patient or family concerns.
• Part of your visits will consist of training the caregivers to provide personal care to their loved one, while remaining within your scope of practice.
• You’ll be responsible for coordinating visit times with the patient or caregiver for all assigned patients.
Frequently Used Skills:
• Accurate and timely documentation at point of service
• Diverse set of skills including communication, clinical and cultural competence
• Ability to communicate with patients, caregivers, and your team.
• Ability to Work Independently
• ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) ie. Bathing, grooming, feeding, etc.
• Proper use of DME (Durable Medical Equipment)
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of CNA course.
Licensure / Certifications: Current certification with State Board of Nursing, or current registration with Department of Facilities Service in the State of North Carolina/ South Carolina.
Experience: No prior experience required. Two years experience with hospice, home health or oncology preferred.
