Certified Nurse Aide

Heart to Heart Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide at the Hospice House in Houston, to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with transfers, ambulation, and report changes to maintain continuity of care.

The role emphasizes compassionate care for ill and elderly, adherence to infection control, and timely documentation. A CNA license and one year of relevant experience are preferred, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Must have an unencumbered CNA certification.
• Current CNA license.
• At least one year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in relevant settings.
• Demonstrates interest in ill and elderly welfare; compassionate care.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• EMR experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN and Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report and document changes and care provided to ensure continuity.
• Practice infection control principles.
• Promote respectful communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Submit all documentation timely.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Medicare regulations and policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient care

Ability to lift and transfer patients

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Aide - Hospice House

What You Must Have:

• High School Diploma preferred or GED
• Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
• Licensure: Current CNA license
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
• EMR experience a plus
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/HomemakerPlan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicatechanges and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures