Hospice Aide - CNA

Heart to Heart Hospice; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice in Tyler, TX is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the RN and according to the Plan of Care. You will assist with safe transfers and ambulation, report changes, document care, and uphold infection control principles.

You must hold an unencumbered CNA license, have a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of hospice or nursing assistant experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have unencumbered CNA certification.
• At least one year nursing experience in hospice or related care.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Maintains confidentiality and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with transfers and ambulation.
• Report changes and document care provided.
• Follow infection control policies.
• Communicate respectfully with patient, family, and staff.
• Submit documentation promptly.
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

CNA license

Compassionate care

EMR experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

Tools

EMR software

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