Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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 in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a dedicated Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. You will assist with transfers and ambulation, and document care to ensure continuity of service.

Candidates must hold a current CNA license and an unencumbered CNA certification, with at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Must have an unencumbered CNA certification.
• Current CNA license.
• At least 1 year experience as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant.
• Demonstrates interest in welfare of ill and elderly; compassionate care.
• EMR experience a plus.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction and care plan.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per policy.
• Report/communicate changes and document care to ensure continuity.
• Practice infection control principles.
• Promote respectful communication with patient/family and staff.
• Submit documentation timely.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Medicare regulations and policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

Communication

Patient-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification (unencumbered)

Current CNA license

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