Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Job Details

Location:

Bristol Hospice
- Bend, OR 97702

Position Type:
Full-time Hourly

Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Shift: Any

Are you a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We are looking for compassionate CNAs who have a heart for patients and families.

The Certified Nursing Assistant plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort.

• Perform personal care needs after being assigned a patient and attend to their requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the 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 be 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (applicable for all States, additional requirements for California residents, see below).
• California Regulation:
  Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California.
• Preferred to have one (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments.
• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order.
• Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter.
• Current CPR certification.

• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• An understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care.
• Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying.
• Calm demeanor when entering the patient's home.

• Productivity Bonus Program – eligible for employees who go above and beyond.
• Tuition Reimbursement (Full-Time Only).
• PTO…