Job Details
Job Location: 301 - JOL Hospice Kyle - Kyle, TX 78640, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Category: Health Care, The primary function of the Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide personal healthcare and related services to patients in their place of residence.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Assists patients with safe transfers and ambulation per Hospice policy.
- Reports changes in patient condition and documents pertinent information and care provided.
- Practices accepted infection control principles and maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, families, and staff.
- Respects patient privacy and property.
- Assists with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contributes to the efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrates effective time management.
- Performs treatments and procedures according to Hospice policy.
- Promotes the Hospice philosophy and adheres to administrative policies to ensure quality care.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma preferred. Must have successfully completed one of the following:
- A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations;
- B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76(c);
- C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation 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)(c).
Experience
- At least one year of 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, caregivers, and hospice staff.
- Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
- Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and written Skills Test.
Environmental and Working Conditions
- Works in patients’ homes under various conditions.
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel locally. Occasional exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort
- Prolonged standing and walking required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient mobility.
- Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines, identify patient needs, make quick decisions, and address patient and family needs.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.