Job Description - Cna/hha Job Description Page 3
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4SOUTH COAST HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE SERVICES, INC.
1201.01
JOB DESCRIPTION - CNA/HHA JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties & Responsibilities (continued)
9.
Ensures the clinical record, with all the information contained therein, is safeguarded from loss
or unauthorized use.
10. Functions with proficiency using Consolo software.
11. Provides in-home care to approximately 4 -5 patients/families per day or as deemed appropriate
by PCC.
12. Provides personal care and assists the patient in activities, such as moving into and out of bed,
bath, wheelchair, oral care, etc.
13. Turns and repositions bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
14. Checks/records patients’ pulse, temperature and respiration. Assists with daily living activities
as specified through assignments from Plan of Care and in compliance with agency policies.
15. Dispenses prescribed oral medications under written direction of MD or PC RN.
16. Performs patient massage and applies topical preparations.
17. Directs patients in simple prescribed exercises.
18. Assists with the preparation of specifically ordered diets or simple nutritional meals under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or dietitian.
19. Assists with light household services as assigned by Primary Care Nurse, including changing
bed linens, washing dishes used in preparation and serving of meals, arranging the immediate
environment of the patient to ensure safety and comfort, laundry, etc.
20. Provides patients/families with emotional support.
21. Maintains records of patient care, condition, progress or problems. Communicates regularly
with the Primary RN via written, verbal, and attends team meetings. Reports changes in patient
condition and all emergency situations immediately to the Primary RN, PCC, PCC Relief or
SCH office if Primary RN is not available.
22. Works under the direct supervision of an RN, accepting responsibility for following specific
nursing orders as directed; the RN is responsible for conducting supervisory visits.
23. Assists in the provision of in-home continuous care as necessary for patient/family needs and
when contract care is unavailable.
24. Maintains current Basic Life Support Certification.
25. Participates in IDG, Care Team and patient care conferences as assigned.
26. Adheres to all policies related to infection control and consistently uses the techniques
appropriate to protect self and others from the spread of infection.
27. Supports patient/family individual needs, implementing the nursing care plan to meet those
needs in collaboration with patient/family care plan.
28. Performs Basement Duty as assigned – to include, but not limited to, cleaning, sanitizing and
storing of equipment, stocking supplies, etc.
29. Readily accepts assignments or added duties such as errands, answering telephones, etc. as
assigned.
30. Individually responsible to conduct him/herself in a safe manner during the performance of all
job-related duties. Also responsible to bring unsafe conditions to the attention of the person
within the organization in charge of safety issues.
31. Participates in staff training, educational programs, and Volunteer Training Program as
appropriate. Completes at least twelve hours annually of In-service training pertaining to the
role and responsibilities of the HHA. Documentation of training is submitted to SCH HR to be
placed in personnel file.
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