Hospice & Home Health CNA - Part Time

Job ID: 2025-5749
Category: Home Care and Hospice
Shift: Days
Facility: NARMC
Type: Part-Time With Out Benefits

Overview

Responsible for performing simple specified nursing duties related to patient care, such as bathing, vital signs, non-sterile surgical dressings and patient observation

Assists in preparation of supplies and helps maintain cleanliness and order in the department

Will see patients in their homes, would be cross-trained to work at the Hospice House.

Responsibilities

Perform only those patient care activities contained in a written plan formulated by the RN.
Performs bathing techniques as assigned (bed bath, tub, shower).
Performs care of patient’s hair, shaving, nail care, foot care, skin care, and perineal care.
Performs oral care as assigned.
Assists with ostomy care as assigned.
Demonstrates proper procedure for application of TED hose.
Demonstrates proper procedure for application of Ace bandage.
Follows proper procedure for soaks and compresses as assigned
Demonstrates proper procedure to assist patients with assistive devices.
Demonstrates ability to use Hoyer Lift.
Assist with G-tube feedings and site care as assigned.
Demonstrates ability to assist with oral suctioning.
Performs basic oxygen skills.
Demonstrates ability to assist with unsterile dressing changes.
Demonstrates proper procedure for cast care.
Demonstrates ability to collect urine/stool specimens.
Demonstrates ability to assist in bowel/bladder training.
Demonstrates ability to perform therapeutic exercises as instructed by RN/RPT.
Demonstrates proper procedure for assistance with medications ordinarily self-administered.
Demonstrates ability to provide household services essential to home care.
Documents patient status accurately according to patient care plan & agency policy.
Completes missed visit notes daily & turns in weekly.
Reports changes in patient status to primary RN as appropriate.
Completes all documentation accurately on a daily basis.
Demonstrates ability to assist the patient with transfer mobility techniques with assistive devices including w/c, walker/cane, etc.
Reviews departmental policy & procedure on an annual basis.
Demonstrates awareness of responsibility for own actions & assigned responsibilities.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Performs job duties as a team member to assure the effectiveness of, and harmony within, the department.
Demonstrates effective communication methods & skills.
Create a positive image of NARMC at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates awareness of cost controls and strives to reduce department costs.
Prioritizes and utilizes time efficiently.
Demonstrates awareness of responsibility and accountability for own actions and assigned responsibilities.
Complies with NARMC HIPAA Privacy and Security policies.
Understands responsibility to report issues with privacy, fraud and abuse, compliance and ethical conduct.

Qualifications

Education:

Previous experience as a nurse’s aide in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or an agency providing Home Health and/ or Hospice or CNA or completed 40 hours training program, meeting state & federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read, write and carry out directions, and maturity and

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.