CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant

Workstream; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is hiring a CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant to support patients in our hospice program in Texas. You will work under a registered nurse to provide essential personal care, observe and report changes, and promote comfort for patients.

The role requires completion of a state training program, readability of instructions, CPR certification, and compassionate, self-directed patient care with strong communication. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state-established training program
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Empathy for the needs of the ill and dependent patients

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care: bathing, oral hygiene, changing bed linen
• Assist with dressing and undressing patients
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals
• Take and record vital signs
• Observe skin condition and report concerns
• Report patient condition and changes to RN
• Assist with ambulation and mobility exercises
• Assist with bedpans/urinals as needed
• Perform ROM and simple procedures
• Maintain clean, orderly living area
• Adhere to documentation and care procedures
• Participate in quality improvement activities

Skills

CPR Certification

Reading & Following Instructions

Empathy

Job description

• CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant

Are you a highly skilled and motivated CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant looking for an immediate and time-sensitive opportunity? Do you have a passion for providing compassionate care to patients in need? If your answer is yes, then we have the perfect job for you!

Job Summary

The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting observations, and documenting care performed. Join our team and contribute to the quality, continuity, and safety of patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform personal care needs, including bathing, oral hygiene, and changing bed linen
• Assist with dressing and undressing patients
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals
• Take and record vital signs
• Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin
• Report on patient's condition and significant changes
• Assist in ambulation and exercise
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures
• Keep patient's living area clean and orderly
• Adhere to documentation and care procedures
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a state-established or other training program
• Meets the training requirements of the State
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Understanding of hospice philosophy
• Satisfactory references from previous employers
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired
• Current CPR certification
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills

If you are a talented and compassionate CNA Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant seeking an immediate opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, Join our team and be a part of our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients.