Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

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

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide personal care and emotional support to patients in the comfort of their homes. Your responsibilities will include assisting with hygiene, meal preparation, and promoting mental alertness through engaging activities. This organization prioritizes clinical excellence and a culture of empathy, making a significant difference in the lives of those facing serious illnesses. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and kind towards patients and families.
• Six months of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

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 Senior 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 patients 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 the 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 the 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.

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis.

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