What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Homecare position at AMOREM?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide personal care to patients in the home setting
Requirements
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
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Willingness to work with patients/ familiesregardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
TRAINING-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:
- 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
- Assist patients in achieving maximum self-reliance in activities of daily living
- Assist with baths, mouth care, skin care, hair care, and back rubs
- 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
- Assist in admission. transfer, and discharge of patient in PCU
- Assist in patient care unit as directed by supervisor
- Assist other staff in completion of their duties, willingness to work in two person teams
- 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
- reading and writing
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
- Manual dexterity to manipulate patient 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
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license