Germantown, TN. -Hospice Aide- Hope Hospice & Palliative Care

Overview

Hope Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a full-time CNA.

An individual who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides personal care services within the guidelines of the Interdisciplinary Group Plan of Care to Patients enrolled in the Hospice Program.

• Meets federal home health aide training and competency requirements.
• Must be certified by the state.
• Speaks, writes, reads, and comprehends English
• Able to lift, push, and pull light to moderate loads.

• Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the RN, provides essential personal care assistance to the client
• Preparing and serving meals according to POC.
• Assist with bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.
• Assist with prescribed exercises, which the client and home health aide have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• By performing such incidental household services as are essential to the client’s well being at home.
• Takes client’s temperature, pulse and respiration if requested by the POC.
• Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the client and family.
• Maintains required competency and skills.
• Reports any changes in the client’s condition or family situation immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the Team Leader and/or the Client Care Coordinator.
• Practices Universal precautions according to OSHA regulations and Hospice Policy and Procedures.
• Attends at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs or approved audiovisuals per calendar year.
• Documents all client-related activities in a timely manner.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Able to lift, push, and pull light to moderate loads. Moderately heavy physical effort. May occasionally do heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling.

• Current Driver’s License
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance According to Company Policy & Procedure
• State Certificate