CNA PRN Hospice- Houston

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. is seeking a compassionate Hospice CNA to join our home-based hospice team in Texas. You will provide hands-on ADL support and medication administration in patients' homes, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.

The role requires a Texas CNA license, strong communication, and reliable transportation for travel to patient homes. Hospice or home health experience is preferred, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA in Texas required.
• 1+ years' experience preferred.
• Experience in Hospice or Home Health preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel with reliable transportation.
• Clean background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on ADL assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Document changes in patient condition and report to nurse.
• Assist in medication administration as prescribed and record results.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
• Support pain management per care plan.
• Maintain detailed patient records and observations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team and participate in care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

ADL assistance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Licensed CNA in Texas

Job description

Interim HealthCare, one of the nation's leading providers of home care, is now seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our hospice care team. As a Hospice CNA, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, personalized end-of-life care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and overall well-being during this sensitive phase of life.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and monitoring vital signs.
• Patient Care: Document any changes in the patient's condition and report concerns to the registered nurse or hospice team.
• Medication Administration: Assist in administering medications as per prescribed treatment plans and report any adverse reactions or side effects.
• Medication Administration: Maintain accurate records of medication administration.
• Comfort Care: Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure patient well-being.
• Comfort Care: Implement appropriate pain management techniques as outlined in the patient's care plan.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed patient records, documenting care provided, observations, and changes in the patient's condition.
• Documentation: Ensure compliance with all documentation and reporting requirements as per hospice regulations.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to deliver holistic care to patients.
• Collaboration: Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.

Qualifications

• Licensed CNA in the State of Texas - required
• 1+ years' experience - preferred
• Experience with Hospice or Home Health - preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to travel - must have reliable transportation
• Clean background check and drug screen