Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient Hospice Unit - Weekend Nights
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Provides hands on personal care and activities of daily living according to the aide care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Provides other support services as a member of the care team.
Job description
Summary
Provides hands on personal care and activities of daily living according to the aide care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Provides other support services as a member of the care team.
Job Duties
- Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice for designated patients in strict accordance with the written plan of care.
- Assumes responsibility for and completes routine and complex assignments for assigned home care/hospice patients within the allotted period of time, including the completion of documentation of patient care provided and communication with other disciplines as appropriate.
- Observes changes in patient functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and reports changes and/or findings to supervising clinician or clinical manager as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year Experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant or nursing aide.
- Builds strong relationships with patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to drive to patients homes, regardless of weather and traffic conditions, and manage schedule to meet patient needs.
- Ability to work in patient homes.
- Ability to work with and support terminally ill patients and their family members/caregivers.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant or nursing aide
- Builds strong relationships with patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to drive to patients homes, regardless of weather and traffic conditions, and manage schedule to meet patient needs
- Ability to work in patient homes
- Ability to work with and support terminally ill patients and their family members/caregivers
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.