CNA - Hospice Aide

Trinity Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice provider in Houston is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver compassionate care to patients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have hospice experience and a valid CNA license in Texas.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or CNA required.
• Active CNA license in Texas required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation.
• Report changes and document care provided.

Skills

Communication

Infection Control

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

CNA License

Job description

This CNA will travel patient home to patient home, and will support our patients in the southern area of our Houston service area. HOSPICE CNA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Hospice Aide - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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 patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor.

Essential Functions:

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

Education, Experience, and Certifications Needed:

• High School Diploma Preferred.
• Active CNA license in Texas, in hand, required.
• At least one year experience, preferably as a Hospice Aide or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) for a hospice agency or hospice program required.
• Must have current driver’s license, and reliable transportation with a valid and current auto liability insurance