CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Shalem Hospice Care LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,800 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Shalem Hospice Care LLC is seeking a dedicated CNA for part-time positions across multiple locations. You will provide compassionate patient care and physical support for home hospice patients during weekly visits, with a focus on safety, dignity, and comfort.

Requirements include state CNA certification and CPR, ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting, and a high school diploma. Flexible scheduling and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• State-certified CNA from a recognized program.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Ability to think and work independently in fast-paced environments.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Reviewing dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences to ensure appropriate meals.
• Gathering information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions and treatment plans.
• Measuring and recording intake and outputs and reporting changes to medical staff.
• Recording vital signs as requested by staff.
• Examining patients for issues requiring medical care, including wounds or blood in urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior to nurses.
• Staying up to date on CNA training and facility policy.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Education

State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

High School graduate

Job description

CNA – Job Opportunity

We have an established home healthcare and hospice agency and have multiple opportunities for a skilled CNA on a part‑time basis working in multiple locations. We are very family oriented and offer a hands‑on approach for patient care and family support. You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients at their residence. The CNA will need to be committed to weekly visits and be flexible if changes are needed to accommodate patient care. To do well in this role you should have your state‑certified nursing assistant certification from a recognized CNA program.

Compensation

Ranging from $20 – $23 per visit (determined by experience).

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Staying up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Requirements

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, communicate with staff members in a fast‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current identification.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Excellent personal hygiene.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Details

• Medical specialties: Home Health, Hospice and Palliative Care
• Physical setting: Long term care facilities, At home visits
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Weekend availability
• Experience: Caregiving—1 year (Preferred)
• Language: English (Preferred), Spanish (2nd language)
• License/Certification: CPR Certification (Required), CNA Certification (Required)
• Work Location: On the road

We hope you keep us in mind as you continue to take next steps towards your career in patient care. Thank you for your interest in our agency!