Cottingham Hospice House CNA Full Time Days

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Of The Foothills, a Prisma Health facility in the Upstate region of South Carolina, seeks a compassionate CNA to provide personal care and comfort to terminally ill patients in their homes or at the hospice house. The role reports to nursing leadership and supports the Nursing Aides department.

The position requires completion of a CNA or patient care tech program, with duties including daily living assistance, basic documentation, and light housekeeping while ensuring dignity and

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program is required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with office equipment are expected.
• Mathematical skills relevant to documentation and medication calculations are needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and comfort to terminally ill patients as assigned.
• Monitor patient's condition and document observations.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties to promote hygiene, comfort and safety.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Office equipment knowledge

Mathematical skills

Education

Nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

To provide personal care and comfort services to terminally ill patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker tasks in the patient/family residences or Cottingham Hospice House, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by the registered nurse.

Accountabilities

• 1. Personal care and comfort. The CNA must be proficient in the completion and documentation of the following tasks:
• 1. Monitor Patient's condition

• The CNA performs basic housekeeping duties, as assigned, that promotes hygiene, comfort and safety for the patient and enables the patient to remain in the home or the Cottingham House.

• 1. Agency Needs - The CNA performs the following tasks in support of the general needs of the department:

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Mathematical skills

Driving Requirements

If driving is required for the position, must provide a valid driver's license, a certificate of auto insurance and have an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

Hospice - Upstate

Department

Nursing Aides

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