CNA

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a Hospice Aide to provide in-home patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role focuses on comfort, safety, and collaboration with families to maintain a clean, safe home environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant nurse aide training; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. The position is full-time with day shifts and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma Preferred.
• Regulatory training programs or state-approved nurse aide training/competency evaluation is required.
• Current driver's license is required.
• Experience: 1+ year in Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN direction.
• Assists with safe transfers and ambulation.
• Documents changes and care rendered for continuity of care.
• Maintains infection control and a clean, safe home environment.
• Communicates with patient/family and staff to support care.
• Respects patient privacy and dignity.
• Supports nutrition and fluid intake.
• Manages time and supports hospice operations.

Skills

Read/Write/Report

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse aide training/competency evaluation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ft Worth Location - Bedford, TX 76022

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Summary: Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient, and family; and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.

Licensure: Must have a current driver's license.

Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.

Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions, and to meet patient and family needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.
• Provides necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practices accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property.
• Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to the Hospice policy.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Qualifications

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