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Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice (CovenantCare) Full Time
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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- $25 an hour 6 days ago Benefits 403(b) matching AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Pet insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We Are Inspired to Serve.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, and keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate. Planning and preparing nutritious meals and assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary. Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting patient in self-administration of medication. Doing patients laundry, as appropriate. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Required Degree:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate(s): Completion and passing the test for an approved Nursing Assistant program in the State, CPR and HHA Certification, if required by stateExperience:
Entry LevelKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY
Knowledge of medical basics and Hospice. Knowledge of HIPPA laws and confidentiality. Strong emotional stability and ability to show compassion, care and patience. Problem solving, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to measure vital signs, record patient information and maintain proper hygiene for patients.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 100 lbs. Ability to operate various equipment base on department. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms.Four hearing requirements listed:
In person speech, Telephone, Other remote speech and other sounds.Clarity of Vision:
For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers. For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. #NursingSupport Compensation Pay Range:
$22.00- $25.00 per hour Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $22.00
- $25.