CNA

2 Positions Available -- (1) Hudson & Surrounding Area (1) Newton & Surrounding Area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure quality and safe delivery of hospice services to patients, families, and caregivers

Perform or assist patients with personal care activities described in the plan of care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination. If not able to perform a task, report to the primary RN case manager immediately

Perform and maintain a safe environment for patients

Use equipment safely and properly

Provide universal for conscience and all contacts with patients

Perform or assist patient/family with home maintenance activities as described in the care plan, including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation

Perform support activities as prescribed in the care plan including but not limited to supporting independence, providing companionship and providing respite for the family/caregivers

Respect the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families/caregivers

Monitor adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respirations, skin and basic elements of body functions and record/report appropriately

Practice safe transfers, ambulation and normal range of motion and position techniques

Identify the need for intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team on an ongoing basis and report to primary RN case manager

Report on the effectiveness of the care plan

Document care provided in response with patient and family/caregiver submit documentation in a timely manner per agency policy

Assist patient, family/caregiver and other team members and providing continuity of care

Work in cooperation with IDG to meet the emotional needs of the patient's family/caregiver

Manage a caseload and deliver care as prescribed in the care plan use supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently

Complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year to include dementia training

Actively participate in team meetings and contribute positively to the patient's care planning

Participate in QAPI, special projects and perform other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications:

High School graduate or GED required

Proof of certification by state of Massachusetts

A minimum of one year of direct care experience in an institute of home care setting

Experience in hospice is highly desirable

Ability to effectively communicate in a professional and composed manner with coworkers, patients and families Job Performance Criteria:

Sit and stand during most of the workday

Should be able to stand and slash walk for at least half an hour at a time

Communicate verbally and in writing with the interdisciplinary team patients, families and referral sources

Must demonstrate skills and written slash pro competency prior to working independently with the patient

Sufficient documentation for having passed a skill test