Hospice CNA | Emblem Hospice

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Phoenix, Arizona time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR57820
** Join a Team That Puts YOU First!
** At Emblem Hospice we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk tasking and innovation.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you,
** Emblem Hospice
** is the place to be!
** Why You’ll Love This Role
** The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort.  The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.  If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
* Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
* Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
* Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
* Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
* Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
* Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
* Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
* Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
* Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
* Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals.  Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
* Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
* Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
* Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
* Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
* Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
* Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
* The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.  Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.
** Requirements
* ** Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).
* Meets the training requirements of the State.
* At least 18 years of age.
* Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
* Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
* Satisfactory references…