CNA Homecare

Primary Function:

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients under the direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel.

Training:

Orientation to Hospice, Home Health, Inpatient and Palliative Care services and any other training that may be necessary to complete the assigned duties.

Supervision: Director of Homecare Services

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred. Completion of certificate program in nursing care from an accredited training program with current listing as CNA-I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Regulation.
• Six-months to one year of experience preferred.
• On-the-job training to become familiar with Hospice policies, procedures, and routines.
• Ability to work with the team concept of patient/family care outside a hospital setting.
• Ability to work interdependently.
• Commitment to the Hospice concept and standards.
• Must be physically capable of providing patient care in various institutional settings to

• Include supporting, moving, and lifting adult patients
• Lifting equipment and supplies.

• Must be current in health immunization requirements of North Carolina and Hospice of Davidson County.
• Must be able to interact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under a variety of circumstances.
• Regular, reliable attendance is essential.
• CPR trained/certified.

Job Duties:

• Adheres to written and oral instructions for patient care per the nurse.
• Performs specific direct patient care duties of a CNA I as outlined by the Nurse Aide Registry Act and assigned by Hospice Licensed Nurse.

• Aware of basic pain management including use of pain rating scales. Recognizes and communicates with the Hospice nurse the need for intervention regarding pain when indicated.
• Contributes to the maintenance of nursing care plan.

• Reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the patient’s primary nurse and/or Director of

Inpatient Services.

• Completes documentation of patient care and treatment per Hospice of Davidson County Policy.
• Helps keep supplies organized. Places charge slips in patient notebook when removing supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
• Maintains a cooperative and collaborative relationship with all Hospice personnel that