Hospice Aide, CNA (PRN) - TX - On Site

Vensure Employer Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal healthcare services in patients' homes. This role involves direct patient care, promoting a safe and clean environment, and effective communication with patients and their families. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to the welfare of the ill and elderly, alongside the ability to manage time efficiently and work under various conditions. Join a dedicated team that values respect and quality care, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with safe transfers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control Principles

Communication Skills

Time Management

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse Aide Training

Competency Evaluation

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment

Job description

Position Summary
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
2. Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
3. Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
4. Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
5. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
6. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
7. Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
8. Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
9. Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
10. Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have current driver's license.
2. Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
3. Works in patient's homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
4. Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and care givers, as well as to other Agency staff.
5. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.
6. Physical skills
   • Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
   • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs.
   • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Education & Experience

1. High School Diploma Preferred.
2. Has successfully completed one of the following:
   1. Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations.
   2. Competency eval program that meets §418.76(c).
   3. Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
   4. State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b).
3. At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
4. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76 and written Skills Test.