CNA Floater

Description

  Certified Nursing Assistant / Floater

  Nurse Team Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide personal care to patients in the home setting, patient care unit, and/or nursing facility

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required
• Graduate of a Certified Assistant Training Program I
• Current listing on NC State Registry
• CPR certification

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to work up to (2) weekend shifts per month
• Must be able to work AM and PM shifts
• Willingness to work with patients/ families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation.  Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
• Exhibit positive attitude and morale with all team members

Initial And Ongoing:

• Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
• Complete Hospice orientation program
• Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
• Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
• Maintain CPR certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Home care)

• Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
• Participate in quality improvement program
• Adhere to strict confidentiality
• Adhere to safety policy and practices
• Complete employee time record accurately per policy
• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
• Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
• Complete annual TB screening
• Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
• Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
• Follow all infection control procedures
• Assist patients in achieving maximum self-reliance in activities of daily living
• Assist with baths, mouth care, skin care, hair care, and back rubs
• Monitor vital signs, as directed
• Assist with ambulation
• Assist with diets/special nourishments
• Change bed linen, as needed
• Assist with prescribed exercises as instructed by appropriate professional personnel
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns and allow expression of their feelings
• Assist in patient care unit, home care and/or nursing facility as directed by supervisor
• Provide homemaker services:

patient’s clothing (laundering and ironing)

basic housekeeping tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and dishes)

making or changing bed

preparing simple meal

assist with reading and writing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Patient Care Unit)

• Answer call light promptly
• Take necessary safety precautions:

side rails up, as necessary

call light within reach

bed in lowest position

• Maintain patient’s room in a clean, neat, orderly manner with clear walking area
• Cook breakfast for Kirkwood patients, as requested
• Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked
• Make for provisions for patient and family privacy at all times 
• Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
• Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
•   care supplies
• With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
• Ability to sit as required to perform duties
• Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
• Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance

Requirements

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license