CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Evolving Solution Services; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hospice experience

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for a part-time role in Cortez, CO. The CNA will provide direct patient care and assist with transportation as needed, following the Plan of Care developed with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient condition, and document care accurately. Colorado CNA license and at least two years of patient care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years direct patient care experience in hospital, community or home setting.
• Documentation of successful completion of a patient care training program at least 40 hours in length.
• Must be licensed as a CNA in the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care to the patient under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and transport as needed.
• Maintain required competency and complete documentation prior to timesheets.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Education

CNA license (Colorado)

Job description

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Part Time Cortez, CO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1018

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Job Description: Certified Nurse Aide/Hospice Health Aide

General Description: The Certified Nurse Aid has responsibility for transportation to and direct patient care for those assigned individuals as scheduled. Care is provided according to the Plan of Care developed during the Interdisciplinary Team meeting. Schedules vary in duration. They are also responsible for communication with families, caregivers, and other staff, be it written, verbal, electronic demonstration or other media in relation to their assignment. Duties may require sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, writing, typing, pinching, gripping, bimanual dexterity.

Level of Responsibility: Provides care under the supervision of a registered nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:

• 1a. With bath, care of mouth, skin, hair.
• 1b. To bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
• 1c. In and out of bed as well as with ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
• 1d. With prescribed exercises which the patient and home health aide have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• 1e. Handing patient medication containers for medications that can be self-administered
• 1f. By performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well being at home.
• 1g. With feeding patient when listed in the plan of care.
• 1h. Takes a patient’s temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation and respirations.

2. Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.

• 2b. Offers encouragement when appropriate.
• 2c. Practices patience in voice and manner.

3. Maintains required competency and skills.

• 3a. Documented initial and ongoing supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
• 3b .Attends at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs or approved audiovisuals per calendar year.
• 3c. CNA maintains current licensure as required by the State Board of Nursing.
• 3d.. Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
• 3e. Participates in annual performance review.

4. Performs job duties according to standards of practice:

4a. Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the Primary Nurse or Patient Care Coordinator.

4b. Practices Universal Precautions according to OSHA regulations and HOM policy.

4c. Adheres to all HOM policies and procedural guidelines.

4d. Maintains patient confidentiality before and after death.

4e. Completes all documentation prior to submission of timesheets.

5. Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as requested.

6. Supports Hospice in the community through participation in fund‑raising events, speaking engagements, etc.

7. Assist with other duties as needed. Including: Pick up and delivery of paperwork, supplies and medications. Inventory / supply maintenance and ordering. DME cleaning, maintenance and tracking. Office filing and errands.

Experience: Preferred: Minimum of two years direct patient care experience in a hospital, community or home setting.

Qualifications: Documentation of successful completion of a patient care training program at least 40 hours in length. Ability to perform general patient care responsibilities, and safe equipment use. Ability to relate empathetically with patient/caregiver and not impose personal value system on them. Ability to communicate effectively with other health care providers verbally and in writing. Must be licensed as a CNA in the State of Colorado.