PRN Hospice Aide

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Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation current with state-specific requirements
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance coverage
• CPR Certification  
• Must be 18 years of age     
• 2-year experience in hospice or home health preferred 
• Effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb a flight of stairs 

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to the established plan of care and under the direction and supervision of the RN.  This care may include but is not limited to:
  • Assist patients with oral care, skin care, nail care, hair care, and bathing (including bed bath, shower, and tub bath).
  • Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion. 
  • Prepare meals and assist with eating.
  • Assist with toileting, peri care, foley catheter care.
  • Assist with ADL’s as directed by the plan of care.
• Document care provided per agency policy.
• Provide appropriate emotional support to patient and family.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition promptly to RN or appropriate supervisor.
• Recognizes special needs of the patient and family and reports these to RN or appropriate supervisor.
• Recognizes situations of potential harm to the patient and reports to supervising RN or appropriate supervisor.
• Completing vital signs per RN instruction.
• Maintains the patient’s and family’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains professional and educational knowledge base.  Utilizes in-services, conferences, and on-line educational courses. 
• Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Participates in and completes staff training, education programs, and mandatory meetings.
• Performs housekeeping duties as assigned - included but not limited to preparing meals, general cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping per Iowa River Hospice Policies.
• Represent the core values of Iowa River Hospice in all interactions. 
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Travel:

• Must be able to travel distances to and from patient’s homes and to other healthcare agencies and businesses.