What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant - East Valley position at Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care?
Job Description
Job Description
Join Sage Hospice as a Certified Nursing Assistant!
With services available throughout Arizona, we have many opportunities for people who want to develop their careers in care. We champion those devoting their lives to bettering the lives of others. As a Health Practitioner at Sage Hospice, you have the space to develop your talents, to fulfil your aspirations and explore different career paths. We give you the time and freedom to grow with us. That’s how we’re different. If you want your talent for caring to be recognized and nurtured, join us.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) aids all professional staff. Daily responsibilities include delivering direct care to patients as directed by the Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM). The CNA role maintains patient comfort and safety.
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Promote and practice the Sage Family of Companies philosophy and mission of “Providing the most compassionate, comprehensive, and qualified care to people with a life-limiting illness to serve them through their individual journey with dignity, respect, and integrity.”
- Represents the organization with integrity, free of receiving gifts or improper inducements.
- Knows and adheres to all Sage Hospice and Palliative Care policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Complies with HIPAA by protecting confidential patient information.
- Demonstrates competency in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic bath or showers; assisting with or oral hygiene or back and shoulder rubs, skin care; and keeping patients clean.
- Follows the Plan of Care (POC) as established by the RNCM.
- Communicates to the RNCM any changes in the patient or the POC.
- Participates in all training and continuing education and annual evaluations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Because those who care deserve more.
Whether you are already in the care sector or looking to take your first step, we offer a unique opportunity. The Sage Family of Companies provides the highest standards of care to those at or near the end of their life. As a group, we share a commitment to building a culture where employees have the time and support to do their best work : building meaningful connections with patients and families, growing skills and knowledge, and always looking for ways to improve. We make sure you feel valued, trusted, recognized and rewarded – as well as having the satisfaction of knowing you are growing your career with a company that is highly respected for the quality of care we deliver.
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