CNA M-F Full Time - North Austin Area (50567)

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Austin is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to join the Clinical Services department in a full-time capacity. Under the supervision of an RN Case Manager or Team Leader, you will deliver quality personal care according to the established Plan of Care and perform supportive tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities include hygiene support, transfers and mobility assistance, vital signs, basic wound care as applicable, medication assistance, documentation, and collaboration with the care team

Qualifications

• Current, active Texas nurse aide certification (CNA).
• CPR certification from a recognized entity following AHA/OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal hygiene—baths, grooming, oral hygiene, skin checks.
• Provides peri-care and Foley care/maintenance.
• Dresses patients and assists with transfers, turns and mobility.
• Takes vital signs and weights as directed.
• Ambulates patients and assists with ROM as directed.
• May perform simple dressing changes (non-sterile, non-surgical).
• Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered.
• Documents care timely and per policy.

Skills

CNA

Education

Texas CNA certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Spicewood - Austin, TX 78759, Position Type: 40 HRS - 1 FTE, Job Shift: M-F 8A-5P, JOB TITLE: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

DEPARTMENT

Clinical Services

POSITION SUMMARY

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

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: Team Leader

SUPERVISES: None

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

All comments, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the public’s perception of Hospice Austin. Interactions with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, visitors, co-workers, etc. must be in a manner that is courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork and positive relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 from a recognized entity following AHA and OSHA standards.

Preferred Skills

• Hospice or home health experience