Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
To assist Hospice Services nursing personnel by providing basic personal care and comfort measures in the home.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Driver's License upon hire and Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire and

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals.
• required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required English Skills -Advanced reading skills-Advanced writing skills-Advanced oral skillsCommunication Skills -Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker-Interaction with a wide variety of people-Maintain confidential information-Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information-Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorComputer Skills -Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.-Familiarity with home care software and email use

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides personal care on an intermittent basis in accordance with the Plan of Care. This care includes, but is not limited to:* Bathing* Oral hygiene* Skin care* Foot care* Back care* Hair care* Personal care* Changing and/or straightening an occupied or unoccupied bed* Light straightening of client area* Positioning* Lifting* Transferring* ROM's* Adhering to specified infection control measures* Emptying foley catheter bags* Emptying colostomy or urostomy bags* Administering Fleets, oil retention, or soap suds enema* Non-sterile dressing changes* Vital signs as appropriate* Provides care to meet client's individual needs in an appropriate and safe manner.* Implements changes in care based on the plan of care in collaboration with the primary nurse.* Provides ongoing basic care instructions to caregivers as determined by the primary nurse.* Evaluates and communicates education with the client and caregiver/family based on their changing needs as directed by the primary nurse.
• Ensures quality care management by providing appropriate documentation, communication, collaboration and other follow-up and by using time, supplies and resources productively.* Ensures quality and safe delivery of care.* Respects client confidentiality in all communication.* Communicates to the physician changes in the client's condition or status.* Obtains, interprets, clarifies and implements physician orders.* Communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as client needs change.* Attends and participates in the weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and monthly nurses meetings.* Participates in departmental task teams as appropriate.* Reports to the primary nurse and/or Clinical Coordinator or designee all problems encountered with client care.* Uses time, supplies and other resources productively to provide responsive and cost-effective client care.* Completes appropriate documentation according to MMCI Hospice polices/procedures and regulatory body's requirements: * C.N.A. Visit Record * Narrative Documentation * Death Note * MMCI Event Reporting Form * Submits legible clinical documentation in a timely manner using the MMCI Approved Abbreviation List and Prohibited Abbreviations.
• Demonstrates punctuality and flexibility in the work schedule to meet the needs of the client and caregiver/family.* Recognizes and prioritizes client needs to ensure quality care.* Organizes visit schedule to ensure clients are seen within the scheduled workday.* Utilizes time so that client care is maximized.* Demonstrates flexibility in the work schedule to meet the needs of the client and caregiver/family.* Report all client schedule changes immediately to the Clinical Coordinator so that appropriate action may be taken.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth and development by maintaining a current knowledge base regarding nursing and palliative care trends. Shows evidence of quality improvement in the processes of hospice care.* Assumes responsibility for being informed about developments in health care and specifically Hospice care.* Identifies personal and professional learning needs by participating in educational opportunities.* Participates in the orientation of new C.N.A.'s as a preceptor when designated. * Maintains all departmental and educational requirements