CNA

Pennant; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a hospice aide to join our care team in Tucson, AZ. Under RN supervision, you will observe patients, provide personal care, assist with mobility, meals, and activities of daily living to promote comfort and safety.

You will document observations, report changes to the Case Manager, and support families while maintaining the highest standards of compassion and confidentiality in home health/hospice settings.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved training program or licensure as required (S 484.36)
• Meets the training requirements of the State
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• Satisfactory references from previous employers
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the ill and elderly
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Good oral and written communications
• Good organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks and attend to patient requests promptly
• Meet safety needs and use equipment safely
• Provide baths, hygiene, and changing bed linens
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals as assigned
• Assist in feeding and monitoring intake
• Take vital signs as ordered
• Observe and report patient condition changes to the Case Manager
• Assist with ambulation and exercises as instructed
• Provide respite and maintain a clean living area
• Adhere to documentation and care procedures
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Respect patient and family confidentiality

Skills

Empathy

CPR Certified

Reading/Writing

Driving

Communication

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State training program completion

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The hospice aide 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 hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Meet safety needs of the patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Give personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of the patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Report on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also, be aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals. Provide assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keep the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.
• The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician’s orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Successful completion of a state-established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).
• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Good oral and written communications.
• Good organizational skills.

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.