Nursing Asst.,Cert., (Cottingham Hospice House), PRN, Days

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Of The Foothills in the Upstate is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and comfort to terminally ill patients in home or hospice settings. The CNA will document care, assist with daily living tasks, and support the nursing team during night shifts.

Requires completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program and an active SC CNA license. Travel may be required, and a reliable vehicle is preferred for hospice visits.

Qualifications

• Job related course work beyond high school - completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient condition and document changes.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties to promote hygiene, comfort and safety.
• Support the department with general nursing aide tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Office equipment knowledge

Mathematical skills

Proof of auto liability coverage

Education

Nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

To provide personal care and comfort services to terminally ill patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker tasks in the patient/family residences or Cottingham Hospice House, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by the registered nurse.

Accountabilities

• 1. Personal care and comfort. The CNA must be proficient in the completion and documentation of the following tasks:
• 1. Monitor Patient's condition

• The CNA performs basic housekeeping duties, as assigned, that promotes hygiene, comfort and safety for the patient and enables the patient to remain in the home or the Cottingham House.

• 1. Agency Needs - The CNA performs the following tasks in support of the general needs of the department:

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Job related course work beyond high school - completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA
• SCDL - SC DRIVERS LICENSE - LSCD

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

• Mathematical skills

• Proof of auto liability coverage

Must be willing to travel and have reliable personal transportation

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

Hospice - Upstate

Department

Nursing Aides