Hospice Aide - CNA

Choice Hospice, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Job summary

Choice Hospice, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide compassionate in-home care to patients under RN supervision in the Austin, TX area. The role emphasizes safe transfers, personal care, and helping families.

You will work as part of a care team to keep patients comfortable, maintain infection control, and report changes promptly. Requires CNA/HHA licensure, CPR, driver license, and reliable auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/HHA certification and LTC certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN and plan of care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Document care rendered and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain infection control and a clean, safe environment.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Active listening

Communication skills

Education

CNA/HHA certification

LTC certification

CPR certification

Job description

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Hospice Aide - CNA

Full-Time TX - Austin Hospice Branch, Austin, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6293

Position Summary

The Choice Hospice Aide is responsible for providing care to the patients including assistance with personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence and to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, The Hospice Aide will work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. We love our Hospice Aides, as they are a key part of the care team who help us deliver on the mission of hospice.

As a Hospice Aide , you will:

• Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

• Current CNA/HHA & LTC certifications
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• CPR Certification
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period