JOB TITLE:            Certified Nurse Aid (CNA)                                                            

DEPARTMENT:  Christopher House Clinical

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of RN, provides quality personal care, following an established Plan of Care.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO:   Director of Inpatient Services

SUPERVISES:   none

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED

Office equipment, computer, copy machine, minor medical equipment including but not limited to blood pressure cuff, oxygen tanks or concentrators, and thermometers. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists with personal hygiene--bathes, grooms (hair and nails), provides oral hygiene, checks skin integrity.           
2. Provides peri-care and performs Foley care and maintenance.            
3. Dresses patients.     
4. Performs patient transfers, turns, etc. while ensuring safety of patient and self.
5. Takes vital signs and weights as directed.                                      
6. Ambulates patients as appropriate and does range of motion exercise as directed.    
7. May perform simple dressing changes as directed by the RN (i.e. non-sterile, non-surgical, and not greater than Stage 1 pressure ulcers).                                                                                                      
8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.           
9. Provides care consistent with written instructions as outlined in patient’s care plan.                 
10. Demonstrates understanding and support in interactions with team members                                            
11. Communicates with Charge Nurse and other team members as appropriate; reports changes in patient’s condition and needs.                                                 
12. Documents care in a timely manner, and in compliance with organization policies and procedures.
13. Obtains supplies and teaches use of medical supplies.            
14. Uses and reinforces the RN’s teaching on use of equipment.
15. Checks equipment for safety and cleans equipment.               
16. Changes linens.                                                                                        
17. Provides nutritional support, assists with feeding, light meal preparations and light housekeeping as indicated.  CNAs may also assist kitchen staff with menu orders from patients/families.
18. Performs other related supportive tasks as specified by organizational policy or as assigned.
19. May launder facility linens or assist with other operational duties as needed.
20. Provides back up support for the Unit Clerk role when needed, to include answering the phone, creating and scanning charts.
21. Answers call lights and respond to patients needs when applicable. 
22. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Current, active Texas nurse aide certification (CNA).
2. Currently listed in good standing on the Texas nurse aide/misconduct registry, with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property, as verified through the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS).
3. CPR certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Hospice or home health experience.