Hospice Aide - Dallas

horizons; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons is seeking a Hospice Aide/Nursing Assistant to provide in-home patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with transfers, ambulation, and reporting changes to ensure continuity of care in a home setting.

The role requires a CNA license or equivalent, active driver’s license, and at least one year of related experience. CPR is preferred; you must communicate clearly with families and staff while maintaining infection control and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; completion of approved CNA or home health aide program.
• Active CNA license and current driver’s license required.
• Minimum one year of hospice/nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and report clinical information to patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision per the plan of care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Document changes and report pertinent information to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice infection control and maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Communicate respectfully with patient, family, and staff; protect privacy and property.
• Support nutrition and fluid intake and manage time effectively in patient visits.

Skills

CNA

Nurse aide

Patient care

Transfers

Infection control

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse aide training/cert program or state approval

State licensure program

Job description

Job 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. Agency requires CPR: If CNA, then, yes and preferred

Education:

High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B)Competency eval program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.

Licensure:

Must have active CNA license and current driver’s license

Experience:

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.

Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and care givers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance Environmental and Working Conditions: 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.

Physical and Mental Effort:

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.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide 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 patient 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 patient, 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.