What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA - Home Health/Hospice position at Signature HC Bend?
JOB SUMMARY :
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care
performed. The CNA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his / her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
- Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Planning and preparing nutritious meals as assigned.
- Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Taking and recording vitals when ordered with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency.
- Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also, aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist Support mission, values and goals of Signature Hospice, Home Health & Home Care
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and all other established policies, procedures and standards of care Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are rendered; must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http : / / www.pennantgroup.com.