CNA

Alamo Hospice; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Certification salary boost

Employee discount program

Job summary

Alamo Hospice in Waco is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to join our caring team. This full-time role offers meaningful patient care, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

You will perform personal care, assist with daily living activities, monitor patients, document care provided, and communicate with the Case Manager.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification compliant with state requirements.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Active state aide registry listing with clean record to deliver patient care.
• Age 18 or older as required by state law.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Understand hospice philosophy and provide care to terminally ill patients.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision and strong reliability.
• Good oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to requests promptly.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely.
• Providing personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and bed linens changes 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 vital signs when ordered and documented.
• Observing patient’s skin condition and preventing tissue breakdown.
• Reporting changes to the Case Manager and coordinating with caregivers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Documentation skills

Communication

Home care

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Alamo Hospice is hiring a CNA to join our growing team in Waco! Enjoy working for a well-established company and full benefits including a generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more!

HOURS

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm. No On-Call

COVERAGE AREA

Based in Waco, TX. Covering McLennan and Bell counties.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A Culture That Cares

Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate hospice team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Robust paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost
• Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients
• 18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwise
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill
• 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 and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Good oral and written communication
• Good organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation

What You’ll Do

• Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly.
• 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 lined 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 nurse or therapist
• 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
• Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Performs other duties as assigned