Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to work as part of the home care team to implement the Hospice Plan of Care for patients.

This role requires empathy, responsibility, and teamwork; you will assist with baths, skin care, elimination, and mobility while reporting changes to the RN and documenting care according to policies.

Join an organization committed to compassionate end-of-life care and contribute to patient comfort and family support.

Qualifications

• Empathy and responsibility with ability to use time effectively and accept supervision.
• Current South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification.
• Ability to function well as part of a team and embrace the hospice mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with baths, mouth care, 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 regarding patients' conditions to the registered nurse.
• Maintain effective working relations with patients, families and hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Document all aspects of care provided according to policies.
• Participate in organization sponsored events.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Accept supervision

Patient relations

Hospice philosophy

Education

South Carolina Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

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

REPORTS TO

Home Care Clinical Director

SUMMARY

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

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.