Compassionate Hospice Aide: At-Home Patient Care

Valor Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospice in Houston, TX seeks a Hospice Aide/ Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with transfers, report changes, maintain infection control, and support patient nutrition and hydration while upholding privacy and respectful communication with patients and families.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and completed nurse aide training or equivalent competency evaluation, with current driver’s license and relevant certification as required by

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers.
• Demonstrates interest in welfare of the ill and elderly.
• Completion of Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under direction of the RN.
• Assists with safe transfers and ambulation per Hospice policy.
• Reports changes and documents care rendered for continuity of care.
• Maintains infection control and a clean, safe environment.
• Promotes respectful communication with patient, family and staff.
• Respects patient privacy and property.
• Assists with proper nutrition and fluid intake.
• Contributes to efficient hospice operations and time management.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Reading/Writing

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse aide training

Competency evaluation

State licensure

Job description

Valor Hospice in Houston, TX seeks a Hospice Aide/ Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with transfers, report changes, maintain infection control, and support patient nutrition and hydration while upholding privacy and respectful communication with patients and families.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and completed nurse aide training or equivalent competency evaluation, with current driver’s license and relevant certification as required by