Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide / CNA to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the RN and per the Hospice Aide/ Homemaker Plan of Care.

The role requires a current CNA license, at least one year of relevant experience, and a commitment to compassionate care. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for visiting patients; EMR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current CNA license and unencumbered Nurse Aide Registry certification.
• At least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision per Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation.
• Document care and report changes for continuity of care.
• Follow infection control principles.
• Communicate respectfully with patient, family, and staff.
• Submit documentation timely
• Perform other duties as required
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

CNA license

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

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