CNA Hospice Aide, Local Contract, Beverly, MA, 13 weeks - 36991475
Job Description
Job Description
CNA Hospice Aide, Local Contract, Beverly, MA, 13 weeks - 36991475
Must be locals
ASAP start!
Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week
No on call. 50 mile travel radius, Est. 8-12 patients a week.
Duties:
Job Summary:
The Hospice Aide provides personal care and services to the terminally ill to augment that care given by family members in a patient 's residence or patient care facility. The Aide functions under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or clinical supervisor.
Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written Hospice Aide assignment which may include:
-Helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
-Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
-Prepares and serves light meals.
-Assists in feeding patient when needed.
-Assists the patient in ambulation.
-Assists with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse or physical therapist for a specific patient.
-Assists with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
-Assists with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
-Attempts to promote patient 's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
-Gives basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
-Reports any change in the patient 's mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
-Demonstrates basic care to the primary caregiver.
-Practices infection control measures and standard precautions.
-Provides accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
-Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year.
-Attends staff meetings.
-Participates in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
-Completes documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Consistently promotes company values.
-Completes required Compliance annual training.
The Hospice Aide May Not:
-Administer medications or apply medicated ointments.
-Transport a patient or family member in any personal vehicle or company car.
-Provide personal care services or housekeeping services which have not been included in the hospice aide care plan developed by the Registered Nurse.
State-Specific Duties: N/A
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-Six months direct patient care experience in an institutional setting.
State-Specific: N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One year of direct patient care experience in an institutional setting.
Education:
Required Education:
-The hospice must ensure the Hospice Aide has successfully completed 75 hours of training and a competency evaluation prior to hire. The hospice must ensure the training meets the requisite requirements.
State-Specific: N/A
Preferred Education:
-High School graduate or equivalent.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Proof of state certification and/or licensure in accordance with state law of the state the hospice is located.
State-Specific: N/A
-Must maintain good standing with the State specific Nurse Aide Registry.
-BLS Certification
-Current automobile insurance and valid driver 's license.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
Languages:
English
Read
Write
Speak
Certifications & Licenses:
BLS Certification
Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license
Good standing with the State specific Nurse Aide Registry
Company DescriptionProtouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.
Company Description
Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.