Summary

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist, performs various personal care services for patients in the home setting using a patient specific care plan to facilitate the patient’s self-care and independence with activities of daily living. Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience

• One (1) year of personal care experience

License/Registration/Certifications             

• State certification for Home Health Aide training program and competency and is listed on the South Carolina state registry
• Valid SC Driver’s License with good driving record
• CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications             

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to the care plan established by the RN or Therapist; assists patient/family as needed. Notifies RN or Therapist when updates to care plan are needed.
• Assists patients with personal care activities including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, skin care, hair care, nail care, feeding, oral hygiene, and shaving.
• Toilet’s patients and assists with bedpans and urinals; provide catheter care, empty catheter bag, if applicable.
• Assists patients with use of cane or walker, special eating utensils, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Document’s care performed as outlined on care plan in the electronic medical record.
• Reports all changes in patient’s condition (physical and/or mental) and environmental changes to case manager.
• Assists family members with and provides training on lifting, turning, re-positioning, and transferring patient.
• Provides emotional support to patients and/or family members.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and policies.
• Participates in 12 hours of in-service training.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.

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