HHA Certified Nurse Aide Collin County

Visiting Nurse Association of Texas; McKinney (TX); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide to join their team in McKinney, Texas. This full-time role focuses on providing high-quality personal care to patients in the comfort of their homes, ensuring dignity and comfort during their most delicate times.

As a Hospice Aide, you will assist with daily living activities and collaborate closely with clinical teams to report any changes in patient conditions. Ideal candidates possess a strong commitment to patient welfare and relevant experience in home health care.

Qualificações

• Must have completed a training program for Nurse Aide or similar.
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Must pass Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help patients maintain proper hydration and nutrition.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions.

Conhecimentos

Reading and writing in English

Interest in welfare of ill and elderly

Demonstrates manual dexterity

Formação académica

High School Diploma preferred

Completed training program for Nurse Aide

Ferramentas

Durable medical equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you a caregiver who believes that every patient deserves dignity, comfort, and specialized attention in the place they feel safest? At the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) , we don't just "fill shifts"—we provide essential, heart-centered care to patients and families navigating their most delicate moments.

We are looking for a f ull-time, Hospice HHA who is ready to bring both professional skill and genuine empathy to our patients.

For nearly 100 years, VNA has been a trusted pioneer in hospice care, helping our neighbors age with dignity and independence. Our mission-driven work spans 16 counties across North Texas—including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, and Tarrant to rural communities in Fannin and Navarro—ensuring no one faces life's transitions alone. As a non-profit, we prioritize people over profits, treating every patient like family and maintaining a gold standard of clinical excellence. Beyond hospice, our community roots run deep through programs like Meals on Wheels.

Joining our team means more than a competitive salary and mileage reimbursement. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with employer-paid life and short and long-term disability insurance. To support your future, we offer a 401(k) with a 6% match and a fast, two-year vesting schedule. We also prioritize work-life harmony through generous PTO, eight total paid holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and tuition reimbursement—all within a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Job Summary

As a Hospice Aide, you are the "eyes and ears" of our clinical team. You aren't just performing tasks; you are building relationships, ensuring safety, and providing the hands-on care that allows our patients to live with peace and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide High-Touch Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting according to personalized care plans.
• Support Nutrition & Wellness: Help patients maintain proper hydration and nutrition to support their comfort.
• Ensure Safety & Mobility: Utilize your expertise in safe transfers and ambulation to keep patients mobile and secure.
• Clinical Collaboration: Observe and report changes in patient conditions directly to RN supervisors, ensuring no detail is missed.
• Champion Dignity: Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment while protecting patient privacy and property at all times.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency eval program that meets §418.76(c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval 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)(c).
• Licensure: Must have 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 and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Must pass Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and written Skills Test.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Criminal History: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in patient’s homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile.

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home. Must have proof of Tb test.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.