Hospice Aide Ne Oklahoma (Cna Or Hha)

Circle Of Life Hospice; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit hospice organization in Gauteng is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal care to hospice patients. The ideal candidate will have a certification as a CNA, CPR certification, and at least one year of experience in healthcare. Responsibilities include following care plans, managing patient visits, and maintaining professional licensure. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Competitive role for a compassionate caregiver.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to document patient care accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to hospice patients.
• Follow the aide care plan and patient assessment.
• Communicate any concerns to the primary nurse.
• Complete documentation for mileage and time accurately.
• Manage visits to suit patient needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Healthcare experience

Personal care practices

Emergency coping

Team player

Education

Oklahoma Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

Hoyer lifts

Walkers

Gait belts

Job description

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We are looking for CNA's to support home hospice patients and families in Grove, Tahlequah, and surrounding areas.

Circle of Life is a non-profit community hospice organization.

Minimum Requirements : Oklahoma Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current CPR certification; current satisfactory TB skin test documentation.

Minimum one year experience in a healthcare environment, preferably with terminally ill patients.

Ability to cope with human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.

A team player and a person of unquestionable personal and professional ethics.

Requires use of personal vehicle to travel to patient homes.

Requires valid Arkansas Driver's License, current auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

General Description : Responsible for providing personal care to hospice patients and the immediate patient environment.

Essential Job Functions

Provides direct personal care, including bathing, turning, shampoo, oral hygiene.

Follows the aide care plan in the provision of services, patient assessment, intervention, and clinical judgment.

Assures that all patient care activities are provided according to all state and federal requirements, and are provided according to accepted standards of practice, policy and procedures within Circle of Life's mission statement.

Provides for timely visits, including evaluation, information visits, follow-up, regular scheduled visits, unscheduled visits and visits at time of death.

Provides consistent level of care regardless of home environment and / or personal preferences.

Assures visits are made in a consistent, timely manner.

Maintains professional licensure, and participates in educational programs and professional development.

Communicates any concerns to the primary nurse on a timely basis and documents such in the aide notes.

Attendance is dependable with minimal absences.

Participates in staff meetings as requested.

Assists with the mentoring of new staff members.

Manages visits to best suit the patient and family's needs.

Demonstrated knowledge of safe personal care practices.

Routinely provides 20 visits per week.

Documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner per policy, to reflect mileage and time in patient home.

Treats patient with utmost respect, honoring privacy.

Upholds high standards of ethical conduct and advocating for the rights of patients and their family caregivers.

Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.

Treats all staff, volunteers, visitors and others with respect.

Demonstrates knowledge of organizational Code of Conduct.

Follows safe personal care practices.

Utilizes equipment when necessary to provide safe care for both patient and self, i.e. hoyer lifts, walkers, gait belts, etc.