Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with employer matching up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate care for ill and elderly patients, safe transfers, and thorough documentation to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires a valid CNA license, at least one year of Hospice Aide experience, and a drive for maintaining confidentiality and high integrity in all aspects of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Unencumbered CNA certification.
• Current CNA license.
• At least one year experience as Hospice Aide/Nursing Assistant.
• Interest in welfare of ill and elderly; compassionate care.
• High integrity, including confidentiality.
• EMR experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
• Assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established policies.

Skills

CNA license

Hospice Aide experience

Compassionate care

Integrity/confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Hospice Aide - CNA

What You Must Have:

• High School Diploma preferred or GED
• Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
• Licensure: Current CNA license
• At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
• EMR experience a plus
• Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Full Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/HomemakerPlan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
• Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicatechanges and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures