Certified Nurse Assistant

Deercreekseniorliving; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. operates home health and hospice services nationwide, including Deercreek Senior Living. This hospice aide role supports patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and safety in the home setting.

Qualified candidates will have at least 18 years old, be CPR certified, and meet state training/competency requirements; a valid driver’s license and COVID-19 vaccination are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Completed state-established or other approved training program per S 484.36(a).
• Competency evaluation or state licensure program per S 484.36(b).
• At least 18 years of age and able to read and follow written instructions.
• CPR certification current and valid.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile in good working order.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (baths, oral hygiene, grooming) as assigned.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and nutrition planning per instructions.
• Take and record vitals when ordered (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Report significant changes to the Case Manager promptly.
• Ensure patient safety and use equipment properly; monitor skin condition.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and mobility as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly living area and perform light laundry.
• Provide respite support to patient and family when on-site.
• Adhere to care procedures and documentation standards; participate in QA activities.
• Do not administer medications or perform nursing tasks beyond training.

Skills

Reading instructions

Empathy

Good communication

Good organizational skills

Calm demeanor

Self-directed

Respectful

Comfort with death/dying

Ability to work with little direct sup

Driving (licensed)

Education

18+ years old

State training program S 484.36(a) competency eval

Competency evaluation program

State licensure program

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. 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 only meant to be a representative 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 (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

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. Possess 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. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Home health care and hospice require experienced and specially trained professionals. We have that. And we also have a proven approach to care defined by truly caring professionals. Yet that alone is not how we are different. You see, we believe…and we seek every day…heartfelt ways to be kinder. Day by day, with every patient, no matter how complex or simple the medical issue at hand, we simply have found …It\'s Better to be Kinder! We are 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, for all job classifications, 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.