Hospice CNA/Aide

Concho Hearts Hospice; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Concho Hearts Hospice in San Angelo, Texas, is seeking a compassionate Hospice Aide to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have relevant training or competency evaluation, along with at least one year of experience in a similar role. You will be responsible for performing prescribed treatments, managing pain medications, and updating medical records while ensuring the best care for our patients.

This role requires a commitment to the welfare of the ill and elderly, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license. Join us in providing loving care to those in need.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a relevant training program or competency evaluation.
• Must have at least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed treatments and manage pain medications.
• Inform physicians about changes in patient's condition.
• Maintain and update medical charts and patient files.

Skills

Clinical reporting

Compassion for the ill and elderly

Communication

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Job description

Concho Hearts Hospice Mission Statement is to provide compassionate care wherever you call home. Our team of Nurses, Aides, Chaplains, Social Workers, Volunteers and Doctors provide symptom management, patient and family support while coping with an end-of-life illness. We are on this journey with you and everyone's journey is different. We are locally owned and operated, so you can rest easy your loved one will receive loving care in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has 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 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 a 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 caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and the written Skills Test.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.
• Informing physicians about changes in patient's conditions.
• Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.