Certified Nursing Assistant- PAH

Position Summary

Provides personal care and related services in the home/ALF/Nursing facility to Hospice patients. Functions under direct instruction and supervision of an RN.

Covenant Health at Home with Compassus

• Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene and provides range of motion while maintaining a healthful, safe environment, while maintaining patients’ privacy and dignity.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition and needs to Supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient/family and co-workers of the Agency.
• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient/family and co-workers of the network.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Possesses adequate knowledge of the Medicare COPs and state regulations to ensure quality of patient care and regulatory compliance.
  • Participates in on-call coverage to ensure patient care.
  • Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
  • Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
  • Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.
  • Maintains a committed and cooperative attitude with staffing, promoting teamwork, effectiveness and efficiency.

• WA/AK:
  Required – Completion of State-approved CNA certification training program
• TX:
  Preferred - High school diploma or GED. A combination of education and equivalent experience will be considered.
• WA/AK:
  Preferred - 1 year home health/hospice experience as a nurse’s aide, hospice aide, orderly, or related experience in an acute, rehabilitative, or long‑term care facility, or hospice organization or private home care aide.
• TX:
  Preferred - One to three months of related experience and/or training.

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
  • Sympathetic attitudes towards care of the terminally ill and their family.
  • Ability to read, write and carry out directions.
  • Demonstrates maturity and ability to manage demands of job.
  • Basic data entry skills related to patient care.
  • Cooperative attitude.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with a variety of healthcare professionals across a wide variety of healthcare settings.
  • Extensive local travel in personal vehicle to provide service delivery.
  • Exhibits flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and fluid environment.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  • Must maintain licensure by completing state requirements through continuous education.
  • No listing on OIG Excluded Providers List.

• WA/AK:
  Required - Nursing Assistant Certification (Vendor Managed)
• WA:
  Preferred - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
• AK/TX:
  Required within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
• TX:
  Preferred - Nursing Assistant Certification (Vendor Managed)
• In states where licensure is not required (AL, AZ, CT, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA,…