Compassionate Hospice Aide — Home Health (Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education opportunities for

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Comprehensive insurance plans

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Certified Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A.) to support patients in their homes. You will join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, high-quality care across the care continuum.

You will perform Plan of Care visits, document medication updates, and participate in patient safety while coordinating with RNs and physicians. Travel up to 50% in Texas, report to the Clinical Team Manager, and enjoy benefits including insurance, 401(k) with match, tuition

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
• Experience in a home health environment is preferred
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

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, as 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 Aide experience

Nursing Assistant experience

Lift up to 50 pounds

50% travel required

Valid driver’s license

Education

State-established Hospice Aide training (42 CFR 484.36)

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Certified Home Health Aide (C.N.A./H.H.A.) to support patients in their homes. You will join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, high-quality care across the care continuum.

You will perform Plan of Care visits, document medication updates, and participate in patient safety while coordinating with RNs and physicians. Travel up to 50% in Texas, report to the Clinical Team Manager, and enjoy benefits including insurance, 401(k) with match, tuition