CNA [PRN]

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allelon Hospice and Palliative Care in Pueblo, Colorado provides compassionate home-based care to patients and their families. The role follows the hospice plan of care and requires assisting patients with personal care, transfers, and simple procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting services, reporting changes in patient condition, maintaining a safe home environment, and collaborating with the care team to ensure continuity of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Clinical Director in the hospice plan of care.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM and exercise.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition and needs to supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working environment with the patient/family and co-workers of the Hospice.
• Participates in patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Perform household services essential to health care at home.

Job description

Mission Statement:

We will serve our patients and their family by providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. We will serve our team members by shepherding them with the values and attitudes of Allelon.

Company Overview:

Our company may not be for everyone... If you’re not a fan of collaboration, or not compassionate about caring for others, then we’re probably not the right fit for you. But if you have a big heart, a desire to care for and to improve the lives of others, then we’d love to hear from you.

It is our mission to shepherd our employees. We value family, faith, relationships, professional goals, personal goals, and work/life balance. We are creating a company culture that you will value.

Responsibilities:

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Clinical Director in the hospice plan of care.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM and exercise.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition and needs to supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working environment with the patient/family and co-workers of the Hospice.
• Participates in patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Perform household services essential to health care at home.