Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant/PRN - North Valley

Desert Valley Hospice & Palliative Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospice & Palliative Care in Phoenix seeks a dedicated Hospice Aide to provide compassionate care to terminally ill patients and support to families under the direction of the RN and interdisciplinary team.

You will assist with personal care, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and medications reminders, document care, communicate changes to the nurse, participate in care planning, and maintain professionalism in a sensitive home and facility setting.

Qualifications

• CNA or equivalent training or competency program required.
• CPR, TB, and health clearance are required.
• Must meet state/federal nurse aide requirements and be listed in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation, and medication reminders.
• Provide care per RN instructions and document care provided.
• Support caregivers and reinforce teaching by the hospice team.
• Communicate patient status and changes to the hospice nurse.
• Participate in development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Education

Training program & competency evaluation (Federal/State)

Competency evaluation program (Federal/State)

State-approved nurse aide training & registry in good standing

State licensure program (Federal/State)

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.