Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide

CURO Health Services; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide/CNA to provide essential personal care and support to patients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining a safe environment, and offering emotional support during challenging times. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, or geriatric preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

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.

Responsibilities of a Hospice Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant:

1. 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.
2. Help the patient maintain good personal hygiene.
3. Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
4. Prepare and serve light meals.
5. Assist in feeding the patient when needed.
6. Assist the patient in ambulation.
7. Assist with the safe use of a walker or wheelchair as taught and supervised by the nurse.
8. Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as emptying trash and changing linens.
9. Assist with certain treatments as ordered on the aide's plan of care and as allowable in state-specific regulations.
10. Promote the patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
11. Provide basic emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household.
12. Report any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or home situation to the Registered Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team.
13. Demonstrate basic care to the primary caregiver.
14. Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
15. Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries.
16. Attend staff meetings.
17. Participate in at least one Quality Improvement activity yearly, as assigned by supervisor.
18. Complete documentation in a timely manner as outlined in orientation.

About You

Hospice Aide / CNA Requirements:

• 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 preferred.
• Additional experience in hospital settings such as Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, ER, critical care, or nursing home is a plus.
• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

About Gentiva

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, and we are committed to supporting patients and families through physical, emotional, and spiritual care.

Additional Information

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.
• Opportunities for professional growth and participation in fleet programs.
• Competitive salaries and mileage reimbursement.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.