CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver

Job description TITLE OF POSITION: HOSPICE AIDE TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR OF NURSING/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS – HIGH DUTIES The hospice aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse. RESPONSIBILITIES Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Document care provided according to agency policy. Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available). Use Durable Medical Equipment safely. Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences. Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager. Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care. Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. Participate in QAPI activities. Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate. JOB CONDITIONS The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care. Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients. EQUIPMENT OPERATION Utilization of calculator, telephone, copy machine, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, other basic office and medical equipment. COMPANY INFORMATION Has access to patient medical records. QUALIFICATIONS Job Descriptions Copyright 2020© 21st Century HCC 1. Received a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training with at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training and with at least 16 hours of classroom instruction completed. 2. To be a PCA for hospice, the individual must:  Possess a Georgia Certified Nursing Aides current certification; OR  Be an individuals who have completed and can provide validation or documentation of completion of a home health aide training and competency evaluation program conducted in a Medicare-certified home health agency; OR  Individuals who have successfully completed a personal care aide-training program, provided by the hospice under the direction of a registered nurse. The hospice provided PCA aide training program must meet the state requirements as outlined in Georgia 290-9-43-18(3)9a)3 (i-iv).  These programs must be approved by the state and the aide certificate must be valid on the Georgia nurse aide registry. 3. One-year experience as a CNA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred) 4. CPR certified to care for patients without DNR’s 5. At least 18 years old. 6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. 7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. ACKNOWLEDGMENT EMPLOYEE NAME EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE Job Descriptions Copyright 2020© 21st Century HCC Job Types: PRN Bonus opportunities Work Location: In person