Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

Gentiva; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients in their homes, ensuring their dignity and comfort during challenging times. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being. If you have a heart for service and a commitment to making a difference, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a CNA license and have experience in patient care.
• Compassion and empathy are essential for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Basic emotional support

Patient hygiene assistance

Infection control measures

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Six months of patient care experience

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Our Company

New Century Hospice, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

As a Hospice Aide/ Certified Nursing Assistant, you will:

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager and function under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Help the patient to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Assist in feeding patient when needed.
• Assist the patient in ambulation.
• Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
• Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
• Attempt to promote patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Give basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
• Report any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
• Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

About You

Hospice Aide/ CNA Requirements:

• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location

New Century Hospice