Hospice CNA
| Company | Traditions Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Calhoun, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma Preferred
- Must have a current driver’s license
- Must have a valid Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA license
- At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency
- Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements
- Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff
- Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly
- Proof of current CPR
- Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test
- Reliable transportation
- Valid and current auto liability insurance
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care
- Provides necessary skills to assist patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per Agency policy
- Appropriately reports changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care
- Practices accepted infection control principles
- Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
- Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients/clients, their families, and other employees
- Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property
- Provides skills necessary to assist patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake
- Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills
- Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year
- Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma Preferred
- At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency