What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Hospice Aide - Illinois position at Mercy Health BSMH?
Job Summary:
The Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. Provides for patient’s personal hygiene: gives bedpans, urinals, baths, back rubs, shampoos, shaves and assists with showers. Provides for activities of daily living: assists with meals and feeds patients; ambulates, turns, and positions patients; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals. Administers enemas, douches, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints. Performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection, and post-mortem care. Provides for comfort needs of patients.
Required: High School Diploma
KY State CNA License
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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