-
CNA Hospice Aide
4 days ago
Amedisys Inc. Bolivia, United StatesOverview Territory: Columbus Brunswick county area, New hanover, pender, onslow Are you a compassionate certified nursing assistant (CNA) looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health ...
-
Certified Nursing Assistant| Lake Waccamaw, NC
3 weeks ago
Interim HealthCare - North Carolina Lake Waccamaw, United StatesInterim Healthcare of Whiteville, North Carolina is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide home health aide services to clients in their homes in Lake Waccamaw, NC · CNA responsibilities include light housekeeping, companionship, meal preparation & medication remi ...
-
Travel Nurse
1 week ago
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Wilmington, NC, United States Full timeGive your passion a purpose – join our amazing team · Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, based in Wilmington, NC, is an award-winning, mission-driven nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider with a 40-year history of caring for individuals and families in southeastern North Carolina ...
-
CNA - Inpatient
3 weeks ago
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Wilmington, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY · The CNA works under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse to provide a variety of basic patient care activities to meet personal needs and comfort to patients. Care is based on CNA's level of registration and agency p ...
-
New Graduate Nurse Residency
3 weeks ago
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Wilmington, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionLower Cape Fear LifeCare is excited to offer a six-month residency program for new graduate RNs who are interested in hospice care.Give your passion a purpose – join our amazing teamLower Cape Fear LifeCare, based in Wilmington, NC, is an award-wi ...
-
Hospice Registered Nurse
1 day ago
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Wilmington, NC, United StatesGive your passion a purpose – join our amazing team Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, based in Wilmington, NC, is an award-winning, mission-driven nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider with a 40-year history of caring for individuals and families in southeastern North Carolina a ...
-
Weekend RN
3 weeks ago
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Wilmington, NC, United States Full timeAs an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider nestled in the scenic beauty of Wilmington, NC, we've been dedicated to serving individuals and families for over 40 years across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. · Our commitment to y ...
-
Inpatient Hospice Admission Nurse
3 weeks ago
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Wilmington, NC, United States Full timeGive your passion a purpose – join our amazing team Joining the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare team means embarking on a journey where your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider nestled in the scenic beauty of Wilmington, NC ...
-
Home Health/Hospice Aide
1 month ago
Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove Hanover, United States Full timeThe VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove is a leading provider of compassionate and comprehensive home health and hospice care. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our patients and their families by delivering personalized care with dignity and respect. Join our team a ...
-
SpiriTrust Lutheran Hanover, United States**SpiriTrust Lutheran is now hiring a Resident Assistant (CNA certification not required).** · **Part Time Day - 15 hours per bi-weekly pay available** · **Part Time Night - 30 hours per bi-weekly pay available** · **Up to a $1,000 Sign On Bonus** · **Education/Training**: A high ...
Hospice CNA - Bolivia, United States - Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY
The CNA works under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse to provide a variety of basic patient care activities to meet personal needs and comfort to patients. Care is based on CNA's level of registration and agency policies and procedures. The patient population can include newborns through geriatric patients. The CNA assists in clerical and stocking duties for the department or agency. Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Competently performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the supervision of the RN to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. CNA supervision must include following the Plan of Care, task competency, compliance with infection control and reporting changes in patient condition. In addition, aide must have a competency evaluation by an RN every 14 days to evaluate services of aide. The aide does not need to be present when RN evaluates services.
2. Appropriately documents and communicates all required information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
3. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
4. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance.
5. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team.
6. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
7. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on a daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of CNA course. Must attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis. Competency of the CNA is assessed in the home every 14 days. The CNA does not need to be present unless there is an area of concern. Otherwise, an onsite evaluation occurs once a year. Has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aide has not provided services for compensation.
2. 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.
3. Experience: Minimum of two years experience and at least one year in home care or by other individuals under general supervision of a Registered Nurse. Previous HA experience in a hospice, home health, or oncology preferred.
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Must be able to demonstrate sufficient dexterity to take patient's vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.) and to measure patient intake and output. Ability to
speak clearly for patient communication. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, families, physicians and staff to effectively care for the patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Assisting patients with activities of daily living that require pushing, moving, or lifting. Positioning of patients, giving patient's bath, ambulating patients requires much physical effort. Must be able to use proper body mechanics to lift at least 45 pounds. Ability to drive an automobile.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: The ability to follow detailed and diverse instructions for assisting several patients in the daily living routine requires long and short-term memory. Ability to perform duties without on-sight supervision.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Must be able to visually assess patients. Utilize sight for documenting and ambulating patients. Utilize hearing to take blood pressures and effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations that present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
10. Other - Hours of Work: Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs, which may include weekends/holidays, rotating shifts and on-call. Overtime only as approved
11. Population Served: All patient populations from infants through geriatric with life limiting illness.
12. Driving: Will be required to drive. Must have reliable transportation. Will be subject to the Safe Driver Policy.