CNA for Home Health & Hospice

The Home Health and Hospice CNA provides personal care and related services in the home that reflect the philosophy and standards of home care of the home health and hospice agency, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist. The Home Health & Hospice CNA provides personal care and related services in the home or other appropriate dwelling, to home health and hospice patients as designated in their plan of care.

• Reports to: Home Health & Hospice Director.
• Interrelationships: Patients and their families, Providers, nurses, CNAs, therapists, support staff, administrative staff, and other members of the health care team.

Access to Protected Health Information (PHI):

• A CNA must have access to the clinical care plan information of patients to whom he/she is providing services. The CNA must have access to protected health information to perform quality improvement activities when serving on the QAPI Committee.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide patient comfort and hygiene.
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services.
• Perform technical skills and procedures as ordered by physicians and supervised by an RN.
• Communicate with co-workers, patients, family, and other ancillary departments.
• Supply responsibilities.'
• Accept responsibility for personal growth/Accountability/Time Management.
• Provide respite and/or continuous care for hospice patients.
• Post mortem care.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.
• Respect for the confidentiality of all aspects of patient care and business matters of the Hot Springs Health Program.
• Display initiative in contributing ideas for improvement in the way we work in our department.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress and dying patients as well as their families.
• Project a sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of the Hot Springs Health Program located in the employee handbook. Abide by all federal, state, and local regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High School graduate or GED, current CNA Certification, with the Division of Facility Services.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred; home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Other: Valid N.C. Driver’s License, proof of auto liability insurance, and dependable transportation.