Caring for terminally ill patients of all ages is the core of this role, together with performing homemaker tasks in their residences or at Cottingham Hospice House. This position suits a nursing assistant who can provide personal care and comfort services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities
Be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Bathe patients in bed, chair, tub, or shower, ensuring privacy, comfort, and safety
Assist with or provide mouth care
Shampoo, style, and/or comb patients' hair
Perform basic nail care and foot care
Shave patients
Assist patients to dress
Assist with ambulation, transfer, and use of assistive devices
Turn and position patients
Assist patients to perform range of motion exercises
Facilitate elimination, assisting patients to use a bedside commode (BSC), diapers, bedpan, urinal, or to care for an indwelling catheter or ostomy appliance
Model competent personal care techniques and communication skills for the caregiver
Participate in bereavement care by attending visitations/funerals
Assist the nurse by monitoring the patient's condition and reporting any changes promptly
Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight) as designated in the plan of care (POC)
Measure intake and output (I&O)
Observe and report changes in skin color, reporting any skin tears
Monitor the condition of non-sterile dressings and, under the direction of the RN, change dressings when needed
Report any difficulties with elimination
Report any changes in patient's mental status, such as ability to communicate, level of confusion, or any aggressive/agitated behavior
Utilize communication and listening skills to promote patient comfort with procedures
Encourage patients to express needs or preferences in personal care
Observe and report patient compliance with safety measures
Participate in team conference and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) as requested to discuss patient and caregiving issues
Report any changes in patient's physical strength, endurance, or coordination that would alter the delivery of care as assigned on the CNA POC
Perform basic housekeeping duties, as assigned, that promote hygiene, comfort, and safety for the patient and enable the patient to remain in the home or the Cottingham House
Change linen and bed clothes; launder linen, towels, and clothing (in home)
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Wash dishes and utensils; clean and sanitize kitchen counters
Empty out-of-date food from the refrigerator
Organize food and supplies; deliver medical supplies as requested
Work with caregivers to remove unnecessary clutter from the patient's environment to reduce the risk of falls
Clean and sanitize durable medical equipment
Clean and sanitize the bathroom area
Run errands for caregivers/patients as assigned by the RN
Participate in the review of Quality Improvement (QI) data and make appropriate recommendations for improvement
Manage agency resources by demonstrating reasonable and efficient use of time, mileage, visit schedules, and pre-visit activity
Monitor utilization of medical supplies, maintaining an adequate supply in the home to meet patient's needs
Assist in organizing and cleaning the storeroom
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program
In lieu of:
School verification of a nursing assistant training course, current or former South Carolina CNA certification may be accepted as proof of completed state-required training at the time of hire
Important Details
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive
About the Company
Prisma Health's vision is to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities it serves. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role at the organization.
