Home Care Hospice CNA

T.J. Regional Health Glasgow, KY 42141, US

JOB SUMMARY

The Home Health Aide/Hospice CNA administers personal care, homemaking, and respite care. Prepares and issues equipment and educates patient and families on use.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

High school graduate preferred.
Completion of Certified Aide Course.
BLS certification.

Required Skills

One year experience as Certified Aide preferred.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 16-31%

Walking - 1-15%

Standing - =>32%

Bending/Squatting - =>32%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - =>32%

OSHA Category

Minimal potential for direct exposures.

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Pulling - up to 100lbs

Pushing - up to 100lbs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides personal hygiene by method appropriate to patient’s functional level and age group.
Assists with transfers.
Performs homemaking service including housekeeping, laundry, and shopping.
Provides respite care.
Performs wound care as directed by nurse.
Completes charge sheets and visit documentation daily.
Relays essential information from patient to aide supervisor.
Back Up: Provides emotional support for terminal care patients and their families.
Back Up: Participates in team meetings.
Sets up and operates home medical equipment following specified parameters of treatment and maintains delivery logs.
Educates patient and family on the safety and use of home medical equipment.
Provides on call coverage for new set up/pickups and resolves equipment problems.
Performs assessments to ensure home is safe for home medical equipment delivery, use, and enforces safety rules.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

-never underestimate the power of an apology

-refrain from blame and judgment

-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

-always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction

-follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away

-escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

-be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

-embrace change and set the example for those around me

-accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

-manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

-serve with passion

-view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

-take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

-go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

-dare to make a difference and be exceptional

-constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

-speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

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