Hospice Aide (CNA)

Choice Hospice, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company vehicle eligibility

Job summary

Choice Hospice, Inc. seeks a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to join our Longview team. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, assist with transfers, maintain a clean and safe home environment, and support patients and families with respectful communication.

Experience with HomeCare HomeBase is preferred. Current CNA/HHA and LTC certifications, along with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, are required to ensure continuity of care across visits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN and the Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report changes and document care rendered to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain infection control and provide a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family and staff.
• Support patient nutrition and hydration as part of care.

Job description

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Hospice Aide (CNA)

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

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
  
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company vehicles could be available after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.