CNA - M-F 8am - 4pm PRN (51292)

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice Austin is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Clinical Services team in Spicewood—Austin, TX 78759. This PRN position provides personal care under the direction of an RN Case Manager or Team Leader and follows an established Plan of Care.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, transfers, vital signs, medication assistance as appropriate, documentation, and support with feeding and light housekeeping. Texas CNA certification and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Current Texas CNA certification.
• Active license in good standing with the Texas nurse aide registry.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral care) and skin checks.
• Perform transfers, turns, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Take vital signs and weights as directed.
• Assist with feeding and basic nutrition support; light housekeeping as indicated.
• Document care accurately and timely per policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Spicewood - Austin, TX 78759

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: M-F 8A-5P

JOB TITLE: CNA

DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

REPORTS TO: CNA Manager

SUPERVISES: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of an RN Case Manager or Team Leader, provides quality personal care following an established Plan of Care and performs other supportive tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with personal hygiene--bathes, grooms (hair and nails), provides oral hygiene, checks skin integrity.


• Provides peri-care and performs Foley care and maintenance.


• Dresses patients.


• Performs patient transfers, turns, etc. while ensuring safety of patient and self.


• Takes vital signs and weights as directed.


• Ambulates patients as appropriate and does range of motion exercise as directed.


• May perform simple dressing changes as directed by the RN (i.e. non-sterile, non-surgical, and not greater than Stage 1 pressure ulcers).


• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.


• Provides care consistent with written instructions as outlined in patient’s care plan.


• Demonstrates understanding and support in interactions with team members


• Communicates with RN Case Manager and other team members as appropriate; reports changes in patient’s condition and needs.


• Documents care in a timely manner, and in compliance with organization policies and procedures.


• Obtains supplies and teaches use of medical supplies.


• Uses and reinforces the RN’s teaching on use of equipment.


• Checks equipment for safety and cleans equipment.


• Changes linens.


• Provides nutritional support, assists with feeding, light meal preparations and light housekeeping as indicated.

Qualifications

• Current, active Texas nurse aide certification (CNA).


• Currently listed in good standing on the Texas nurse aide/misconduct registry, with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property, as verified through the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS).


• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record.


• CPR certification.

PREFERRED

• Hospice or home health experience.