Part Time CNA wanted for hospice care

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. 2. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) 3. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. 4. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. 5. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. 6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. 7. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. 8. Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. 9. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. 10. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. 11. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. 12. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. 13. Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-­‐site, as appropriate. 14. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Job Title/Position:Certified Hospice Aide 15. Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. 16. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 17. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications 1. Possession of a current certification to practice as a Home Health Aide in the state of California. 2. Demostrated experience as a Home Health Aide or completion of an appropriate orientation and training program. 3. Demostrated competency in performance of Home Health Aide functions. 4. Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b). 5. At least eighteen (18) years of age. 6. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. 7. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill. 8. Satisfactory references from previous employers. 9. Self-­‐directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. 10. Secure with issues of death/dying. 11. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home. 12. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. 13. Possess and maintains current CPR certification. 14. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene. 15. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.