Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patients at home under the Hospice Plan of Care. You will work with the care team to deliver essential personal care, documentation, and patient advocacy within the hospice framework.

Must hold an active SC Nurse Aide Certification and demonstrate teamwork and strong communication to coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be empathetic and responsible, able to use time effectively, accept supervision, relate well to patients and embrace hospice philosophy.
• Current South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification is required.
• Demonstrate competency in skills needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to function as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with baths, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Assist patients with elimination functions.
• Help patients in and out of bed; assist with ambulation.
• Perform incidental household services essential to patient health care.
• Report changes or concerns to the registered nurse.
• Maintain effective relations with patients, families and hospice team.
• Document all aspects of care per policies and care plan.
• Participate in organization events.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

SUMMARY:

Works cooperatively with other team members to effectively implement the Hospice Plan of Care for patients.

REPORTS TO:

Home Care Clinical Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be empathetic and responsible, able to use time effectively, be able to accept supervision, relate well to patients and understand and accept the hospice philosophy.
• Current South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification.
• Demonstrate competency in skills needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to embrace the mission and culture of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients with baths, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Assist patients with elimination functions.
• Help patients in and out of bed; assisting with ambulation.
• Perform such incidental household services as are essential to patient health care.
• Report any changes or concerns regarding patients' conditions and/or family situations to the registered nurse.
• Maintain effective working relations with patients, families and members of hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Document all aspects of care provided according to the policies established for the Hospice/HomeCare program and the individual patients care plan.
• Participate in organization sponsored events

Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Subject to a post employment background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.