Certified Nurse Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Cisco (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a compassionate hospice aide to provide personal care for patients in Texas. Candidates must complete a state-established training program, hold a valid CPR certification, and be self-directing with the ability to work with little supervision.

The hospice aide will assist patients by providing personal care, managing daily needs, and reporting on their conditions. A good understanding of hospice philosophy and sensitivity to the needs of terminally ill patients are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and document care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including baths and grooming.
• Assist with feeding and ambulation as needed.
• Report significant changes in patient condition to the Case Manager.

Skills

Empathy

Good organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Completion of state-established training program

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs after being assigned to a patient and attend to requests promptly.
• If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.
• Be aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals.
• Provide assistance with light laundry needs as assigned.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
• Provide respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Keep patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

Limitations

The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

The above statements are a summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Requirements

• Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state-established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).
• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Good oral and written communications.
• Good organizational skills.
• All Kinder Hearts employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with federal law. Employees may request an accommodation due to medical or religious reasons and forms for doing so will be provided upon request.
• Employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption by the first day of work.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.