About this opportunity
MorseLife Health Systems lists this Hospice CNA opportunity in boca raton, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SUMMARY
Provide personal care under the supervision of a nurse according to the patient's plan of care.
Collaborate with transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide personal care and assist with ADL's according to the Plan of Care - POC.
Provide safe environment for patients.
Safely ambulate/transfer patient as appropriate.
Assist with passive and active ROM exercises as directed by the nurse.
Prepare nutritional snacks as appropriate for the patient.
Under the direction of the nurse, perform simple wound care, skin care, and bowel care
protocols according to the plan of care where appropriate.
Recognize and promptly report any changes in the mental or physical status of the
patient to the nurse.
Record in clinical record, on appropriate documents, the activities provided and
observations of patient at the time of visit.
Complete all charting, timesheets and mileage logs as defined by the agency policy and
procedures.
Attend and actively contribute during patient care conference.
Participate in HNA discipline meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, retreats and in-services as appropriate.
Attend in-services to obtain 3 education hours per quarter.(need 12 a year)
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled (Home Care only).
Assist the Team Leader with other designated activities as necessary (scheduling, supply
organization, answering office telephone, etc.)
Demonstrate positive customer-service responsiveness according to agency standards.
Flexible in meeting patient/family needs that require variable shifts and weekends.
Participate in chart review quality improvement activities and other meetings as
assigned.
Participate in coordination of and communication with volunteer staff.
Provide basic caregiving education to caregiver/family members, such as turning and
positioning, transfer techniques, and changing linens
Complete annual competency requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE) Must be state tested nursing assistant in good standing and have 12 months of experience
as a nursing assistant.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES Must be a Florida Certified Nursing Aide-CNA.
This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at
Worksite address
boca raton, FL, 33481, US
Who can apply
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