Hospice CNA
Company: Continuum Care of Snohomish
Location: Everett
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe hospice aide works under the
supervision of a registered nurse and performs various tasks as
assigned in accordance with the patient's plan of care to meet the
patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide
is responsible for reporting and documenting observations and care
performed.The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that
promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's
care.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities of
the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:1.
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 Case Manager immediately.2. Providing
patient and family with positive communication techniques, within
realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.3.
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and
properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)4. Giving personal care
including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed
linen as often as assigned.5. Assisting in dressing and undressing
patients as assigned.6. Assisting in feeding the patient as
assigned. Hospice Aides may not provide patients with homemade food
items or baked goods that they themselves prepared7. Providing
proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown
of tissue over bony prominence.8. Reporting any complaint of pain
or other symptoms or changes in the patient's condition to the RN
Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals
living with the patient and interpersonal issues.9. Assisting in
ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or
therapist.10. Provide normal range of motion and
transfers/positioning as directed.11. Assistance with
self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such
as "reminders."12. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.
Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs, emptying
waste baskets and other light homemaker tasks.13. Performing range
of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with appropriate
completed/demonstrated skills competency.14. Providing respite for
patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.15. Keeping
patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.16. Adhering
to the organization's documentation and care procedures and
standards of personal and professional conduct.17. Participates in
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.18.
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and
patient's personal needs.19. As a mandatory reporter, reports
failure to comply with the requirements to the WA Dept. of Health
as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health
forms.20. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial
exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of WA State laws
and ethics to the department of social and health services and the
proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted
immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to
believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect
of a vulnerable adult has occurred.The above statements are only
meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The
incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than
those stated in this description.JOB LIMITATIONS -The hospice aide
will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing
according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide
will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform
procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a
licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing
assistant course or equivalent training with current license.2..
High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)3. Ability
to read and follow written instructions and document care given.4.
Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized
care to the terminally ill.5. Prior experience in hospice, orderly,
acute , rehabilitative, or long term care facility. 1 year previous
home health/hospice experience preferred6. Basic computer skills to
document in electronic medical records (EMR)7. At least 18 years of
age8. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance
with organization requirements and is in good working order.RATE OF
PAY
Keywords: Continuum Care of Snohomish, Everett , Hospice CNA, Healthcare , Everett, Washington
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