Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant/PRN - North Valley

Desert Valley Hospice and Palliative Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospice and Palliative Care in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to support terminally ill patients and their families as part of the interdisciplinary team, following RN-directed plans of care.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, transfers, mobility, nourishment, and documenting observations; communicating changes to the hospice nurse; and maintaining patient rights and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Completion of an approved training/competency program per law.
• ADN/certification or licensure as applicable; current status in good standing.
• Background checks and health clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility and medication reminders.
• Provide care aligned with written instructions and RN plans.
• Support caregivers and reinforce teaching from the team.
• Document care provided and patient responses per policy.
• Communicate changes to the hospice nurse and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in care planning and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

English fluency

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Training program per Federal/State law

Competency evaluation program

State-approved nurse aideTraining

State licensure program

No 24-month gap in service

Tools

Wheelchair

Sliding board

Hoyer lift

Bath/shower bench

3-in-one commode

Gloves

Blood pressure cuff

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Hospice Aide is responsible for providing hospice services consistent with the mission, vision and goals of the Agency. The Hospice Aide is a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team who performs planned interventions determined by the RN and interdisciplinary team to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the terminally ill patient and his/her family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patient with personal hygiene, elimination, nutritional support/feeding, ambulation and exercise, and medication reminders according to the patient’s needs and nursing orders.
• Provide care consistent with written instructions.
• Provide support for and reinforce the team’s teaching of patient’s caregivers.
• Perform other related supportive tasks as specified by Agency policy.
• Communicate with the hospice nurse regarding services provided, significant findings regarding the patient’s functional status and change in care needs, and changes in condition.
• Document the care provided and the patient’s response to care.
• Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the patient’s and family’s plan of care.
• Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
• Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
• Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings.
• Interact with internal and external customers using a positive and professional approach.
• Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications, and actions.
• Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency.
• Participate in orientation and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in in-service education earning 12 contact hours per year.
• Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must have visual and hearing acuity and be able to communicate clearly verbally.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• May be exposed to minor hazards/communicable diseases.
• Physically active walking, standing, bending, lifting, and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to perform fully assisted transfers, with or without transfer devices.
• Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions.
• Must provide proof of auto insurance upon hire and each renewal and maintain a safe driving record.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, HEALTH & CLEARANCE

Successful completion of one of the following:

• A training program and competency evaluation pursuant to Federal/State law.
• A competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal /State law.
• A state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to Federal/State law and is currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
• A state licensure program pursuant to Federal/state law.
• NOTE: Aide must NOT have had a continuous 24-month gap in furnishing services for compensation since program completion.
• DMV and criminal background check/OIG Exclusion list/National Sex Offender Registry/fingerprint card as appropriate. Current CPR, TB, and health clearance.
• Completed skills assessment.
• Successful passage (80%) of Agency competency exam and core competency checklist.
• Have the orientation and training appropriate to the care of the patient and his/her family.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS

including but not limited to: Wheelchair, sliding board, Hoyer lift, bath/shower bench, 3-in-one commode, bathing aides, gloves, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, thermometer.

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED

Hospice CNA may care for patients in these age groups: middle-age and above.