Compassionate Hospice Aide (C.N.A./HHA) – Home Visits

Elara Caring; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full‑time/CE

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring in Texas is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A.) to join our Hospice team providing care in patients' homes. You will support nursing staff, assist with daily activities, and help patients manage comfort and safety in their home setting.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate care at the right time and place. Eligible candidates have 1 year of hospice or nursing assistant experience, valid driver’s license, and are willing to travel up to 50% as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is required
• State-established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 and a competency evaluation program
• Travel up to 50% required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Responsibilities

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing visits, evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate
• Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel

Skills

Hospice care

Home health

Patient safety

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elara Caring in Texas is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A.) to join our Hospice team providing care in patients' homes. You will support nursing staff, assist with daily activities, and help patients manage comfort and safety in their home setting.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate care at the right time and place. Eligible candidates have 1 year of hospice or nursing assistant experience, valid driver’s license, and are willing to travel up to 50% as required.