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SOUTH COAST HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE SERVICES, INC.
1201.01
JOB DESCRIPTION - CNA/HHA JOB DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1.
Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs., required use of a 2-person assist with any awkwardly
shaped or heavier weights.
2.
Must be able to safely negotiate in a variety of environments, e.g. steep stairs, uneven surfaces,
cramped physical quarters, etc.
3.
Day and night must be able to do extensive driving in a variety of road and weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS
Typical office setting
1.
2.
Diverse surroundings in patient homes with unpredictable environments such as uneven surfaces
and potential hazards such as animals, tobacco smoke and exposure to communicable diseases,
etc.
3.
Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult foster homes, etc.
4.
This is a full-time 35+ hour Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday position determined by the
needs of the organization, e.g. fluctuating patient needs/census.
PURPOSE
Provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The CNA/HHA provides personal care and related patient services tasks under the supervision of the
SCH Primary RN or Patient Care Coordinator (PCC). The CNA/HHA is directly responsible to the
SCH Primary RN or PCC. In the absence of the above, the CNA/HHA answers to the Executive
Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Must report for work at scheduled time, ready to perform work functions, and remain on task
while completing entire scheduled shift.
2.
Represents South Coast Hospice and Palliative Care Service in a professional and responsible
manner.
3.
Practices caregiving in a manner that is a model for professional and agency ethics, values and
integrity and complies with the letter and spirit of legal aspects.
4.
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and South Coast
Hospice and Palliative Care Services, etc.
5.
Functions as an integral part of the SCH Interdisciplinary Team to enhance the mission, policies
and philosophy of SCH/PCS.
6.
Is sensitive and compassionate with a patient-centered attitude toward accepting death as a part
of life; enhancing the quality of patient’s end-of-life experience, for those assigned to his/her
care.
Follows patient’s Plan of Care as specified in patient’s chart; any deviations must be authorized
7.
by primary RN or PCC.
Provides legible, clear, complete and appropriately authenticated documentation dated in
8.
accordance
with Hospice policies and currently accepted standards of practice.
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