Provides professional hands-on personal care to patients with chronic or life-limiting conditions in their homes. Participates in the coordination of hospice care and contributes to the development and evaluation of patient care plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina CNA certificate. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
high schoolCommunicationDocumentationInterpersonal skillsTime managementElectronic medical recordsInfection controlSafety protocolsPatient assessmentPersonal careHospice carePalliative carePatient counselingBody mechanicsClinical data collection
Job description
Our accolades.
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina. [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]
Our benefits.
Four seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
Location: Community visits to patients in Buncombe and Haywood county
Position summary
Provides excellent, professional day-to-day hands-on personal care to individuals with chronic, serious, or life-limiting conditions. CNAs must exhibit competencies required by law and abide by Four Seasons policies in providing personal care to patients, as directed by the written plan of care.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulations as delegated to and directed by the registered nurse:
Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice
Collects data for ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care by reporting observations
Contributes to patient and family counseling and education
Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
Practice safety and infection control methods
Provision of hands-on personal care
Works to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations
Knowledge of proper body mechanics
Excellent organization skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Minimum qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma/GED
Experience
No more than a 24 month lapse in providing clinical care services upon the completion of a State-Accredited Certified Nursing Assistant course
0 – 1 year of clinical experience.
Licensures & Certifications
(if applicable)
Valid NC CNA certificate
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
Lifting/carrying of 100 lbs. often
Intent & function
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.
Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.
Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position.
In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-Will employer.
Other duties
Demonstrating continued competency by participating in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or outside resources is a requirement for each employee’s individual education plan. Hospice Aides will attend a minimum of 16 hours (includes state required 12 hours) of in-service training yearly by selecting acceptable learning activities by recognized providers of continuing education Hospice Aides must exhibit competency in the observance of
Universal
Precautions by applying principles of infection control by:
Knowing standard precautions
Washing hands before and after patient care
Wearing gloves and other PPE as necessary
In communicating any changes in patient condition to the
RN case manager,
Hospice
Aides must exhibit competency in:
Maintaining chart documentation of care provided in accordance with the written plan of care.
Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of any PHI per HIPAA requirements
Communicating in a professional manner to internal/external customers
Exhibiting competency in using software systems such as Outlook and current EMR, to record visits or treatment and to communicate
In maintaining general order, safety and cleanliness of the patient area,
Hospice
Aides need to be competent in applying safety principles by:
Disposing of biohazard materials correctly
Being acutely aware and knowledgeable of personal and environmental safety
Demonstrating proper transfer and lift techniques using good body mechanic techniques
Cleaning and storing DMEs and assisting in storing & tracking patient care products if applicable
In providing excellent patient care,
Hospice
Aides need to exhibit competency in treatments including: 1. Administering personal care
1. Assistance in ambulation or exercises 1. Assisting with ADL 2. Providing post-mortem care
In facilitating excellent patient care, Hospice Aides need to exhibit competency in using equipment properly by demonstrating:
Use of whirlpool tub
Adjusting air mattresses
Using mechanical lift/weights, if applicable
Use of glucometer
Exhibiting knowledge of professional boundaries by: 1. Being able to describe roles and relationships boundaries as a Hospice Aide 2. Describing inappropriate and appropriate behaviors in any given patient situation
Other duties as assigned by registered nurse, clinical team leader, EH Manager or Regional Director of Clinical Services at Elizabeth House
