Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with employer matching

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. You will assist with transfers, ambulation, and document care while ensuring safety and infection control per agency policies.

This role requires a current CNA license, at least one year of related experience, and a compassionate approach to caring for ill and elderly patients. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed for visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Must have an unencumbered 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.

Responsibilities

• 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/communicate changes 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.

Skills

EMR experience

Patient care

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current CNA license

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/communicate changes 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