What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA/HHA- Nights- The Villages Hospice House - Sign On Bonus position at HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER?
Cornerstone Hospice is looking to hire a Full Time CNA to work at the Villages Hospice House. The Hospice House CNA provides support services, under the supervision of the appropriate professional staff, that assist the patient and family in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort.
POSITION- 7pm-7am 3/12’s with rotating weekends. (some Holidays; Hurricane Coverage)
JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE
1. Provides personal care services, such as: reading and recording temperature, pulse and respiration maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment bed, sponge, tub or shower bathing shampooing in sink, tub or shower caring for nails and skin oral hygiene assisting with toileting and elimination.
2. Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning and doing household chores.
3. Prepares and provides adequate nutrition and fluid intake: provides medically prescribed diets under supervision.
4. Performs homemaking and other environmental services that facilitate receiving sanitary and safe care at home.
5. Observes, reports and documents change in patient status or expectations of service promptly to a supervisor or primary R.N.
6. Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient body functions as indicated.
7. Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures when indicated.
8. Demonstrates utilization of good basic infection control procedures and follows agency procedures, especially with regard to infection control, handling of hazardous wastes, and safety measures in all instances.
9. Accurately documents care provided and submits visit records and mileage logs according to team policies.
10. Attends in-service programs according to agency policy. Attends patient care conferences as directed.
11. Renders services in strict accordance with the written plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Florida CNA certification required.
- Valid Home Health Aide certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment (COMPANY WILL PAY FOR)
- Minimum six months of CNA experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree the pediatric and adult.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Able to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and required auto liability insurance.
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BENEFITS
Competitive Compensation,
Full benefits package,
403 (b) plan match,
Generous PTO,
Tuition Reimbursement program, and
Learning resources to be successful in your career, plus more!
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