Hospice CNA | Full Time | 40 Hours per Week | Emblem Hospice Tucson

Emblem Hospice Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick pay

401k

Health benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Emblem Hospice in Tucson, AZ is seeking a compassionate hospice aide to work under the supervision of an RN. You will perform personal care, observe and report patient conditions, and help promote comfort and safety in the home setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility; maintaining cleanliness; and documenting care provided. A valid driver's license, CPR, CNA license, fingerprint clearance, and reliable transportation are required to serve patients

Qualifications

• Meets state training/competency requirements for hospice care.
• Has CNA license and CPR certification.
• Must have fingerprint clearance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care and attend to patient requests promptly.
• Report to Case Manager if unable to perform a task.
• Assist with meals, bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Observe patient conditions and document care performed.
• Maintain a safe, clean living environment; assist with light housekeeping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Self-directed

Reliable transportation

Education

CNA license

CPR certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Come see why Emblem Hospice is Tucson's #1 Employer!

Paid time off Sick Pay 401k & Health Benefits Mileage Reimbursement Flixible Schedules that foster a healthy work / life balance and much more!

Requirements

• Previous Hospice / Home Health experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• Current CPR Certification (must be in-person, cannot accept online courses)
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current CNA License
• Current TB screening
• *Reliable transportation is a MUST*

JOB SUMMARY

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
• Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
• Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
• Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on‑site, as appropriate.
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly as assigned.
• Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
• The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedure requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).
• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self‑directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• Good oral and written communications.
• Good organizational skills.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice. This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non‑compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.

About Emblem Hospice and The Pennant Group

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Emblem Healthcare seeks to provide life-changing service to patients and their families. We are passionate about serving those that are nearing the end of life and receiving care from our hospice professionals. We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Our staff of caring professional have roots in this area, and we work with each patient and family to ensure that our care is personalized to respect the unique needs of each person we serve. Regardless of your circumstances, we meet you where you are to give you the care and services that are best suited for your needs.