Hospice Aide - CNA

Choice Health at Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Job summary

Choice Health At Home in Austin, TX is seeking a Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide compassionate home-based care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safe transfers, documentation, infection control, and respectful communication with patients and families.

Full-time opportunity at the Austin Hospice Branch. Requires CNA/HHA and LTC certifications, CPR, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance; HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred. Includes a 401k plan after probationary period.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/HHA and LTC certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aid Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report changes and document pertinent information to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain infection control; provide a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patient/family and staff.
• Respect patient privacy and property at all times.
• Assist with nutrition and fluid intake as needed.
• Demonstrate time management in agency operations.
• Perform treatments and procedures per agency policy.
• Support the agency philosophy and policies to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Infection control

Communication w/ patients/families

Time management

Documentation

Education

CNA/HHA certification

LTC certification

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase

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