CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT - Hospice Denton, TX (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2214+Emery+Street,+Suite+410+Denton+TX+USA+76201) DescriptionTrio Hospice CareDescriptionJet Health, Inc. is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. This position will perform home health visits for an established agency. We are a Medicare-certified home health care organization, we are one of the fastest growing home care companies with a passion for its employees and patients. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with great clinical skills, exceptional patient care and communication skills.The Certified Nursing Assistant 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 is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.The Certified Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.RequirementsRequirements
Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Registered Nurse Case Manager immediately
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned
Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned
Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Keeping patient's immediate living space tidy, as assigned
Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
Participate in on-call as assigned
Meets the training requirements of the State
Position Qualifications
Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b)
One year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience required
One year of home health/hospice experience preferred
At least 18 years of age
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
Understands home health
Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired
Possess and maintains current CPR certification
Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order
Job LimitationsThe Certified Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.Skills Required
Excellent oral and written communications
Excellent organizational skills
Working Conditions
Community home environment
Exposure to infectious diseases
In and out of automobile
Salary Description18-20
