Job Description
Job Location: Grand Rapids Hospice - Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Position Type: Part Time
Job Category: CNA/HHAHospice CNA
No Nights. No Weekends. Flexible Schedule.
Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Part-Time CNA in Grand Rapids, MI, and the surrounding areas. Primary hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Part-Time CNA must be available for around12-20+ hours during these times. This position is currently part-time, with the expectation that it will transition to full-time as our census continues to grow.
We specialize in providing hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. At the Care Team, we offer:
- Engaging Company Culture
- Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
- Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
- Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
Additionally, the CNA will:
- CNA, under the direction and ongoing supervision of the registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to the patient:
- CNA bath, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
- - A bathroom or in using bedpan or commode.
- - Bed transfers as well as ambulation activities as ordered under the care plan.
- - Range of motion exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate professional personnel
- - Performing such incidental household services as are essential to the patient's well being at home.
- - Preparing meals including a special diet.
- - Takes a patient's temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure if assigned by a registered nurse.
- - Assists with shopping if the patient has no other resources available.
- CNA provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
- CNA demonstrates listening skills.
- - Offers encouragement when appropriate.
- - Practices patience in voice and manner.
- CNA maintains required competency and skills.
- CNA documented initial and ongoing every 14-day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case assignment.
- The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patients home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
- - Participates in an annual performance review.
- - Reports any changes in the patient's condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
- - Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and policy.
- - Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.
- - Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs per year.
- - Maintains current certification as required by the State.
- - Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious disease protocols.
Qualifications
- Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
- Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
- Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
Regulatory Requirements
- Licensed or registered in the state in which currently practices
- Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
- Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Valid state drivers license.
- Proof of current automobile insurance.
- TB testing per agency policy
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate from an approved training and competency course.
