Nursing Assistant
Company: Homestead Hospice
Location: Newnan
Posted on: June 13, 2021
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Job Description:
: Weekend PRN Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED. *
Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant and/or completion of a
certified training program. * Current registration as CNA in the
state. * Emotional maturity, good physical health, and dependable
transportation. * Looking for someone with great communication
skills, organized, and compassionate about caring for patients.
Responsibilities: * Responsible to the Primary Nurse for carrying
out the duties assigned in order to increase the patient's level of
comfort, and to maintain personal hygiene and a safe environment
for the patient. * Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in
accordance with the written plan of care, the Hospice Nursing
Assistant shall: * A. Give or assist with personal care of the
patient and maintain or assist in maintaining the cleanliness of
the patient's immediate surroundings. * Assistance with shower/tub
bath or total bed bath, as patient desires. * Wet shampoo utilizing
shampoo board; comb hair. * Mouth and tooth care. * Skincare and
shaving. * Nail and food care. * Catheter care. * Suppository for
constipation and/or enemas as needed. * Change bed linen. * Help
the client achieve a good quality of life through: * Encouraging
independence, eating, social contact, etc. * Providing
companionship. * Providing reassurance. * Recognize and report any
changes in the mental or physical status of the patient promptly to
the Primary Nurse or Clinical operations Coordinator if the Primary
Nurse is unavailable. Be aware of potential anxiety in families. *
Provide respite relief for primary caregivers as requested by
Clinical Operations Coordinator. * Participate in Interdisciplinary
Team meetings as assigned. * Assist the Registered Nurse with
specific assigned procedures. * Request assistance if unable to
perform assigned tasks completely. * Complete appropriate records
in a timely manner. * Identify your own educational needs to keep
current and upgrade knowledge via in-services and self-study. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected
class.:
Keywords: Homestead Hospice, Atlanta , Nursing Assistant, Other , Newnan, Georgia
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