CNA Hospice PRN

PRN; Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p as needed APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS Scope of Responsibility Certified Nurse Aides provide patient care activities including: feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection and patient transportation. CNA's utilize and charge for equipment and supplies and acquire necessary equipment for procedures and explains procedure to patients and families. Other duties include cleaning equipment, meal trays and restoring rooms after patient discharge. Provides direct patient care to hospice patients in their home or facility including: bathing, dressing, changing linens. Reports any patient changes or needs to RN Case Manager. Responsible to the Director of Hospice Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Training and Experience Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider 1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experience Current certification through the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current insurance coverage Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – frequently Stationary Standing – continually Walking – continually Ability to be mobile – continually Crouching (bend at knees) – continually Kneeling/Crawling –occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – continually Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – continually Turn/Pivot – continually Climbing – rarely Balancing – rarely Reaching overhead – continually Reaching extension – continually Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) continually Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) occasionally Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – frequently Environment Risk of electrical shock – continually Risk of Radiation –rarely Fumes or Airborne Particles – occasionally Chemicals – frequently Moving Mechanical Parts – occasionally Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – continually Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) continually Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Populations Served Adults 19 – 70 years Geriatrics 70+ years