Cna Prn Variable

**Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.** **Job Summary** Provides personal care and comfort services to terminally ill patients, regardless of their age, and perform related homemaker tasks in the patient/family residences or Cottingham Hospice House, in accordance with the plan of care, as assigned and supervised by the registered nurse. **Essential Functions** * All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference. * Bathes patient in the bed, chair, tub or shower providing for patient's privacy, comfort and safety while doing so * Assists /provides mouth care * Shampoos, styles and/or combs patient's hair * Performs basic nail care and foot care * Shaves patient * Assists patient to dress * Assists with ambulation, transfer, use of assistive devices * Turns and positions patient * Assists patient to perform range of motion exercises * Facilitates elimination, assisting patient to use BSC, diapers, bedpan, urinal or to care for indwelling catheter or ostomy appliance * Facilitates nutrition, assists by preparing meal, feeding patient and/or by offering fluids * Models competent personal care techniques and communication skills for the caregiver * Participates in bereavement care by attending visitations/funerals   * Assists the nurse by monitoring the patient's condition and reporting any changes noted to the nurse promptly. * Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight) as designated in POC. * Measures I&O * Observes and reports changes in skin color, reports any skin tears * Monitors the condition of non-sterile dressings and with the direction of the RN changes the dressing when needed. * Reports any difficulties with elimination * Reports any changes in patient's mental status i.e. ability to communicate, level of confusion or any aggressive/agitated behavior * Utilizes communication skills /listening skills to promote patient comfort with the procedure. Encourages patient to express needs or preferences in personal care * Observes and reports patient compliance with safety measures * Participates in team conference and IDG as requested to discuss patient and caregiving issues * Reports any changes in patient's physical strength, endurance or coordination that would alter the delivery of care as assigned on the CNA POC * Performs basic housekeeping duties, as assigned, that promotes hygiene, comfort and safety for the patient and enables the patient to remain in the home or the Cottingham House. * Changes linen and bed clothes; Launders linen, towels and clothing (in home) * Washes dishes and utensils. Cleans and sanitizes kitchen counters * Empties out of date food from refrigerator * Organizes food and supplies. Delivers medical supplies as requested * Works with caregiver to remove unnecessary clutter from patient's environment in order to reduce risk of falls * Cleans and sanitizes durable medical equipment * Cleans and sanitizes bathroom area * Runs errands for caregiver/patient as assigned by RN * Participates in review of QI data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement * Manages the agency resources by demonstrating reasonable and efficient use of time, mileage visit schedules and pre-visit activity. * Monitors utilization of medical supplies, maintains adequate supply in the home to meet patient's needs * Assists in organizing, cleaning storeroom * Performs other duties as assigned. **Supervisory/Management Responsibilities** * This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. **Minimum Requirements** * Education - Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program * Experience - No experience required **In Lieu Of** * In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.  **Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses** * CNA - NURSING ASSISTANT - NCNA * If driving is required for the position, must provide a valid driver’s license, a certificate of auto insurance and have an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry * Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) * Mathematical skills * Familiar with dept. policies and procedures and demonstrates compliance with hospice standards of care, including infection control and bloodborne pathogens. * Knowledgeable in the issues related to death and the normal grieving process and is able to be supportive of patient and family. **Work Shift** Variable (United States of America) **Location** Hospice Of The Foothills **Facility** Laurens County Hospital **Department** Administrative and General Share your talent with us! 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