Hospice: Home Health Aide/CNA (Certified) - Amarillo Area

FMC Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Services, LLC is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide personal healthcare in patients' homes in Amarillo, TX. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient comfort, and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities include communicating observations, maintaining safety, and adhering to care plans. Requires valid driver's license and suitable prior experience in hospice or nursing assistant roles.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred; completion of approved aide program or state requirements may apply.
• Must have current Driver's License.
• Experience: 1+ year as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal healthcare and related services to patients in their homes.
• Report observations and issues to the supervising RN or Director of Nursing.

Skills

Clear communication

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospice - Amarillo, TX 79106

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred Has successfully 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)(c).
• Licensure: Must have a 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 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 ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and written Skills Test.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in patient homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, inpatient unit, offices and other environments in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs; and to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment.