CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT - Hospice

　　San Antonio, TX (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4538+Centerview+Dr.+San+Antonio+TX+USA+78228)

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Description

　　Description

　　Klarus Hospice is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. This position will perform hospice visits for an established agency. We are a Medicare-certified home health care organization, we are one of the fastest growing home care companies with a passion for its employees and patients. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with great clinical skills, exceptional patient care and communication skills.

　　The Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

　　The Certified Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

　　Requirements

　　Requirements

　　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 Registered Nurse Case Manager immediately

　　Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)

　　Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned

　　Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned

　　Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned

　　Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

　　Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence

　　Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues

　　Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist

　　Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs

　　Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency

　　Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate

　　Keeping patient's immediate living space tidy, as assigned

　　Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

　　Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

　　Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

　　Participate in on-call as assigned

　　Meets the training requirements of the State

　　Position Qualifications

　　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)

　　One year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience required

　　One year of home health/hospice experience preferred

　　At least 18 years of age

　　Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given

　　Understands home health

　　Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home

　　Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

　　Possess and maintains current CPR certification

　　Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

　　Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order

　　Job Limitations

　　The Certified Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.

　　Skills Required

　　Excellent oral and written communications

　　Excellent organizational skills

　　Working Conditions

　　Community home environment

　　Exposure to infectious diseases

　　In and out of automobile