CNA-Sherman Area

Valor Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospice in Dallas, TX is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to join our team. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with transfers and ambulation, and document care to ensure continuity of service.

The role requires reading, writing and reporting clinical information clearly, with a focus on infection control, patient dignity, and compassionate communication with patients and families. A valid driver's license is preferred and reliable transportation is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Complete Medicare §418.76(a)-(d) training or equivalent.
• Nurse aide training or state nursing assistant program acceptable.
• State licensure program that meets §418.76 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction per the Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per Hospice policy.
• Report changes and document care rendered to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice infection control; provide a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication to patient and family.
• Assist with nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to efficient hospice operation and time management.
• Provide skills to perform treatments and procedures per Hospice.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Medicare §418.76 training program

Competency evaluation program under §418.76

Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program

State licensure program meeting §418.76

Job description

Position Details

Location: Dallas, TX 75207
Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary: $21.00 Hourly
Shift: Day

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76(c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.

Licensure: Must have a current driver’s license.

Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.

Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.