Certified Nursing Assistant, Inpatient Facility, OPT

General Statement of Duties: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides personal care to hospice patients at the Hospice Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, WV. Provides services to assist in the maintenance of a safe, clean environment. This position is Occasional Part Time (OPT) and does not have a defined schedule.

Level of Responsibility: Reports to Inpatient Facility Nurse Manager

Status: Non-exempt

Schedule: Occasional Part Time (OPT)

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene, according to the care plan.
2. Assist patients with transfers, mobility, ambulation, exercises, and use of mobility equipment, including Hoyer lifts.
3. Prepare meals according to dietary restrictions and assist with feeding and related kitchen tasks.
4. Monitor and report significant changes in patient condition to the nurse and report abuse or neglect per policy.
5. Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, including housekeeping, laundry, linen changes, and equipment cleaning.
6. Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, coworkers, and community partners.
7. Accurately document care and interventions in paper and electronic records.
8. Perform approved patient care tasks as directed by the RN, including vital signs, intake/output tracking, and simple non-sterile dressings.
9. Participate in required training, maintain certifications, and demonstrate competency as a hospice aide.
10. Support facility operations through call coverage, errands, phone assistance, cleaning, and other assigned duties.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant with current WV license.
2. Minimum of one year’s experience as nursing assistant/home health aide.
3. Able to provide own transportation, and a license to drive with current liability insurance. Driving record meets Hospice’s insurance company standards.

Physical Qualifications:

1. Ability to transport self to office and patient care settings throughout the service area.
2. Able to work a 12-hour shift.
3. Ability to walk from car to patient’s room in their care setting and perform essential job functions.
4. Ability to lift and move patients and equipment.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
6. Ability to hear normal conversation in person and via phone.
7. Ability to read normal or condensed print.

Equipment Used: Telephone, electronic equipment, office equipment, medical equipment and patient supplies used in patient care.