Arbor Hospice
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Job Summary Provides basic personal care and homemaking services as directed by the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN.
Essential Functions
Performs the following or similar patient-care tasks in accordance with the plan of care developed by the RN:
Temperature, pulse and respiration
Sponge, tub, shower and/or bed baths; shampoo in sink, tub, shower and/or bed
Oral hygiene, nail and skin care, back rubs; assist with use of bedpan or urinal
Making an occupied bed
Range of motion exercises, positioning, transferring, ambulating
Performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services
Assistance with ambulation or exercise
Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, as set up by the caregiver/family
Setting up meals, assistance with feeding in accordance with facility policies (when applicable)
Assists patients with light household services essential to health care at home, such as preparing light meals, washing dishes, dusting furniture, etc.
Maintains a safe environment and observes appropriate infection control precautions
Assists in maintaining or improving the patient's independent functioning as patient condition allows
Reinforces the patient's proper use of assistive devices
Informs the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN of changes in the patient's condition, needs or patient/family issues
Interacts and communicates with patients, caregivers, interdisciplinary team (IDT) team members, volunteers, and external customers
Documents patient care following established organizational standards and submits documentation in accordance with policies
Communicates complete and accurate information to team disciplines in a timely manner
Acts as a resource for staff members, and orients new staff as needed
Works collaboratively and actively participates in team functions and meetings
Completes a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service education and training programs annually, to comply with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987
Utilizes allocated supplies and resources appropriately to ensure business outcomes are met
Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing departmental organizational priorities
Participates in internal and external education, training, in-services, quality improvement initiatives, meetings, team functions and other activities to promote personal and professional growth
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Current CNA certification required
One (1) or two (2) years' experience as a home health/hospice aide or nurse aide preferred
Completion of a home health/hospice aide training and competency-evaluation program or an in-house competency-evaluation program
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to effectively communicate in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions
Ability to use technology (hardware and software) required of clinicians in their practice
Must demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, have sound judgment; effective organizational, communication, prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to detail; accuracy; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information
Must be able to cope with family/caregiver emotional stress, cultural diversity and be tolerant of individual life-styles
Proof of current tuberculin testing required. Patient contact will not be allowed until tuberculin clearance is documented
Must have reliable transportation
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Summary Provides basic personal care and homemaking services as directed by the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN.
Essential Functions
Performs the following or similar patient-care tasks in accordance with the plan of care developed by the RN:
Temperature, pulse and respiration
Sponge, tub, shower and/or bed baths; shampoo in sink, tub, shower and/or bed
Oral hygiene, nail and skin care, back rubs; assist with use of bedpan or urinal
Making an occupied bed
Range of motion exercises, positioning, transferring, ambulating
Performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services
Assistance with ambulation or exercise
Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered, as set up by the caregiver/family
Setting up meals, assistance with feeding in accordance with facility policies (when applicable)
Assists patients with light household services essential to health care at home, such as preparing light meals, washing dishes, dusting furniture, etc.
Maintains a safe environment and observes appropriate infection control precautions
Assists in maintaining or improving the patient's independent functioning as patient condition allows
Reinforces the patient's proper use of assistive devices
Informs the Manager, Service Operations (or designee) or RN of changes in the patient's condition, needs or patient/family issues
Interacts and communicates with patients, caregivers, interdisciplinary team (IDT) team members, volunteers, and external customers
Documents patient care following established organizational standards and submits documentation in accordance with policies
Communicates complete and accurate information to team disciplines in a timely manner
Acts as a resource for staff members, and orients new staff as needed
Works collaboratively and actively participates in team functions and meetings
Completes a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in-service education and training programs annually, to comply with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987
Utilizes allocated supplies and resources appropriately to ensure business outcomes are met
Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing departmental organizational priorities
Participates in internal and external education, training, in-services, quality improvement initiatives, meetings, team functions and other activities to promote personal and professional growth
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Current CNA certification required
One (1) or two (2) years' experience as a home health/hospice aide or nurse aide preferred
Completion of a home health/hospice aide training and competency-evaluation program or an in-house competency-evaluation program
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to effectively communicate in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions
Ability to use technology (hardware and software) required of clinicians in their practice
Must demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, have sound judgment; effective organizational, communication, prioritization and follow-through skills; attention to detail; accuracy; dependability; tact; and ability to maintain confidential information
Must be able to cope with family/caregiver emotional stress, cultural diversity and be tolerant of individual life-styles
Proof of current tuberculin testing required. Patient contact will not be allowed until tuberculin clearance is documented
Must have reliable transportation
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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