CNA South Austin M-F 8am-4pm

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospice or home health experience (adv

Job summary

Hospice Austin in Austin, TX is seeking a compassionate CNA to join the Clinical Services team. You will provide quality personal care under RN supervision, follow the Plan of Care, and support patients and their families with dignity.

Responsibilities include basic hygiene, transfers, vital signs, feeding assistance, and documentation, while adhering to safety and organizational policies. CPR certification and Texas CNA license are required.

Qualifications

• Active Texas CNA certification
• In good standing on the Texas nurse aide registry (DHS)
• Valid Texas driver's license and safe driving record
• CPR certification
• Hospice or home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, oral care) and checks skin integrity.
• Provides peri-care; Foley care and maintenance.
• Dresses patients.
• Assists with transfers and ambulation; ensures patient and caregiver safety.
• Takes vital signs and weights as directed.
• Performs ROM exercises as directed.
• May perform simple dressing changes as directed by RN (non-sterile, not for Stage 1 ulcers).
• Assists with medications ordinarily self-administered.
• Follows care plan and documents care accurately.
• Communicates changes to RN Case Manager and team.
• Obtains supplies and teaches use of medical supplies.
• Cleans and checks equipment; changes linens.
• Provides nutritional support and light meal prep/housekeeping as indicated.

Education

Texas CNA certification

Texas nurse aide registry in good standing

Valid Texas driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Spicewood Location - Austin, TX 78759, Position Type: 40 HRS - 1 FTE, 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.