Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA/ Utah County Weekends (Sat & Sun)

Job Summary: To provide personal care services to the terminally ill hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the hospice team in providing hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.   

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Under direction of RN, provide the following cares to patients in their homes

1. Bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
2. Bathroom assistance using a bedpan or commode. 
3. Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan. 
4. Range of motion exercises, which the aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel. 
5. Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient’s well-being at home. 
6. Preparing meals including special diet. 
7. Take patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure if assigned by an RN. 
8. Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resource available.

• Provide companionship and basic care to patients
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit. 
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment
• Electronic charting
• Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the hospice office and notifying the RN. 
• Practices standard precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
• Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines. 
• Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year. 

Benefits:

• 401K
• 401K Matching (after 1 year of employment)
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Referral program

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Computer Skills

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a nursing assistant (Preferred)  
• Previous experience in home health and hospice (Preferred)
• Active patient contact within the past three years (preferred) 
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. 
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, families, and facilities
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes. 
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to work as a team
• Great communication

Licenses/Certifications

• Current CNA certificate (Required)
• Current CPR Certification (Required)

Physical Requirements:

•  Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. 

Mental Requirements:

•  Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. 
• Working Conditions: Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials. 

Transportation:

•  Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation. 

Other:

• Must pass a drug test and background check