Career Opportunities: CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide (24831)

CareOregon Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you'll assist patients with daily living activities, ensuring they receive the personal care they need in a respectful and dignified manner. You'll work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, contributing to a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes comfort and quality of life. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of homebound patients while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about providing care and improving lives, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and CPR certification required.
• Experience with electronic medical records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide compassionate care in accordance with hospice philosophy.
• Report changes in patient's condition to the RN.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Hospice Philosophy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Excellent Communication

Education

CPR Certification

Valid Driver's License

Experience in Hospice or Home Health

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Job description

Career Opportunities: CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide (24831)

Requisition ID 24831 - Posted - Housecall Providers - Full-Time - Permanent - Portland - Multi Location (1)

Housecall Providers is a Portland area nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of medical care exclusively in the home in the Western United States. We are proving every day that in home medical services for homebound and chronically ill patients can improve health outcomes, increase patient comfort, reduce health care costs and increase provider satisfaction. We are a proud part of the CareOregon family of health organizations.

Our Mission
Improving lives by bringing health care home.

Our Vision
To sustainably transform home-based medicine so all homebound adults and those living with serious illness have access to care that improves their quality of life.

Our Values
Compassion and respect, authentic relationships, collaboration, courage, social justice.

Diversity Statement

We embrace the diversity of our employees, patients, and those who care for them. Through awareness and advocacy, we are working to create health equity by recognizing and reducing barriers that affect non-dominant groups within Housecall Providers and our communities at large.

Job Summary

The CNA/Hospice Aide is responsible for assisting with activities of daily living and providing personal care for patients in accordance with the individualized patient plan of care and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position may also assist with office/administrative needs.

• Provide personal care to the patient in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with hospice philosophy while respecting dignity and rights of the patient.
• Under the written and/or verbal direction of the RN, the CNA/Hospice Aide may perform the following duties:
  • Provide personal care such as, but not limited to, a bed bath, shower or tub bath, oral care, skin and foot care.
  • Provide good body alignment, positioning, and range of motion exercises for non-ambulatory patients.
  • Assist with routine foley catheter care and empties collection device.
  • Obtain vital signs.
  • Provide respite care while primary caregiver is absent.
  • Provides adjunct care such as enemas, and dressing changes per delegation from RN.
  • Recognizes changes in patient’s condition and reports to RN.
  • Perform light housekeeping and other duties as determined by patient/family or as assigned by a registered nurse.
  • Provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for patients, utilizing infection control measures appropriately.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
• CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position
• Experience working with electronic medical records

Preferred

• Previous work experience in hospice, home health or long-term care and/or completion of a comprehensive hospice training program
• Experience in an office-based setting including clerical and computer work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable of hospice philosophy and understanding the needs of and working with patients in a hospice setting
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

Skills and Abilities

• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend daytime shifts as needed
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects or tasks
• Skilled in proper body mechanics, including patient transfers, turning, and re-positioning
• Computer skills, including the ability to navigate between different programs such as email, faxing, PDF, and Microsoft Word
• Ability to use good judgment, personal initiative and discretion to perform job responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff and patients, their families and caregivers
• Ability to tolerate grief
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, hear and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to stand, walk, sit and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, bend and/or pinch small objects for up to 3 hours/day
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions

Working Conditions

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology

Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving may be required in all kinds of weather conditions. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

Schedule: This position may occasionally require more than 8 hours per day.