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Bristol Hospice • Full-time • Green Bay, WI, USA • $19 - $20 / hour • 1w ago

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Green Bay - Green Bay, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately
Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality
Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned
Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned
Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned
Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed
Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders”
Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned
Aid with light laundry needs if necessary
Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned
Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Certification of nursing assistant or HHA required per state regulations
Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training
Must have completed sixteen (16) hours of classroom, must be completed prior to a mandatory sixteen (16) hours of practical training
Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred to have one (1) year experience as Aide in community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must possess the ability to read and follow written instructions
Must possess an understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
Must be able to work autonomously with little direct supervision
Must successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Must possess effective oral and written communications
Must possess effective organizational skills
Must be skilled at plan of care documentation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care
Must possess the ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired
Must possess the ability to address issues of death/dying
Must provide a calm manner when in the patient’s home

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice and Homecare rules and regulations
Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule
Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies
Must foster good working relationships
Potential exposure to occupational hazards including, but not limited to, infectious/contagious diseases, heat, cold, noise, hazardous substances and uncontrolled home environments
Must be a licensed driver with licensed automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order
Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter
Must possess and maintain current CPR certification
Must comply with community home environment, rules and regulations

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Must demonstrate vital sensory abilities including near vision, far vision, perceptual speed, visual color discrimination, depth perception and hearing sensitivity
Must have finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and manual dexterity
Must be able to manipulate equipment in a safe and effective way and use tools that require motor functioning, such as blood pressure monitors and hemostats
Must be able to communicate with patients, families and other health care workers
Speech clarity, speech recognition and written expression are vital abilities for performing the job
Must be able to lift heavy items on a frequent basis
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance and must be able to spend a prolonged amount of time standing, walking, bending and stretching
Must possess the ability to deal with stressful situations as well as grieving families
Must be compassionate without becoming personally involved with the patients and their families
Must be willing to participate in a drug/alcohol screen prior to hire, if involved in a work- related automobile accident or if reasonable suspicion is reported

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