Weekend Certified Nursing assistant | PA, Milford

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Lower Milford (PA); On-site; USD 28,929; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lower Milford is seeking a part-time Weekend Certified Nursing Assistant to assist patients with personal care, mobility, and daily activities. Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma and possess the Home Health Aide Certification. Key responsibilities include patient care tasks, monitoring health status, and maintaining documentation. This entry-level position offers a shift rate of $21.00 per hour plus an additional weekend differential, promoting a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families.
• Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language.
• Visual and auditory acuity to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living and hygiene care.
• Safely assist patients with transfers and mobility.
• Provide timely observations about patient's condition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Knowledge of CNA/CHHA care

Ability to communicate clearly

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Home Health Aide Certification

Job description

Weekend Certified Nursing assistant | PA, Milford

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation

$21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends.

Hours

16-21 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with all aspects of personal activities of daily living and oral hygiene care while promoting resident self-direction and personal decision-making while protecting resident's health and safety
• Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode, as well as ambulation; use of walker, cane
• Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning. Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed by the RN.
• Performs shift to shift report (rounding); including patient observation, repositioning as well as wet checks
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance.
• Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
• Prepares equipment for return to vendor and places in appropriate storage areas. Stocks supplies according to inventory and alerts appropriate staff when supplies are low.
• Applies ostomy bags, and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
• Properly prepares rooms for new admissions; i.e. zeroing bed, oxygen setup; suction setup as applicable
• Provides skin care at the direction of the RN in order to prevent skin breakdown and report observations to RN
• Assists patients at meal times including but not limited to setting up, feeding, and tray distribution as assigned and defined by Aide Care Plan.
• Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient's condition or family situation.
• Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
• Accurately completes all aspects of documentation before leave of shift and reports off to incoming RN and Hospice Aide
• Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed. Washes patient's personal laundry and bed linens when needed.
• Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required by the facility. Maintains the appropriate infection control practices.
• Actively participates in maintenance of building/grounds and completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner. This includes but not limited to maintaining accurate temperature logs/cleaning schedules.
• Maintains the appropriate infection control practices
• Demonstrates proper mouth and oral hygiene care.
• Answers call bells promptly and follow through with patient requests.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
• Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of skills required to provide excellent care in accordance with the role of Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in a hospice environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families, nurses and employees, and patients and families
• Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read a thermometer and auditory acuity sufficient to hear and comprehend normal speaking tones, and to hear call bells with or without assistive devices.
• Well organized to manage time, prepare care-related documentation
• Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education per year.

Education and Experience

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. Must possess current Home Health Aide Certification by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, or a Certified Nurse Aide approved by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services.

Preferred Education

CNA & CHHA

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

Prior experience working in home care/hospice environment.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Part‑Time
• Location: Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice‑PA
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care