Nurse Aide I (certified), Hospice

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) or Hospice Aides to provide compassionate personal care for patients in end-of-life care. You will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to support daily living activities and comfort needs.

Minimum 6 months of experience, valid Nurse Aide and CPR certifications, and a valid driver’s license are required. Strong communication and confidentiality skills are essential in delivering high-quality hospice

Qualifications

• 6 months of work experience in a related healthcare role.
• Current Nurse Aide Certification and CPR certification.
• Current Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living for hospice patients.
• Assist patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain patient comfort, safety and privacy during care.
• Adapt care to terminally ill patients and families' needs.

Skills

Ability to carry out duties

Regulatory understanding

Interpersonal skills

Quality and cost improvement

Palliative care awareness

Written/editing skills

Computer skills

Confidential information handling

Oral/written communication

Interpersonal relations

Job description

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), or Hospice Aides, provide personal care and assist with the activities of daily living for patients in end of life care. CNAs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Job Summary

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), or Hospice Aides, provide personal care and assist with the activities of daily living for patients in end of life care. CNAs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Minimum Work Experience

• 6 months experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current Nurse Aide Certification
• Current HeartSaver CPR Certification
• Current Driver’s License

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position
• Accountable for the regulatory requirements, functions, and duties of the Hospice Aide
• Deals effectively with community/consumers
• Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care
• Understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families
• Must be knowledgeable of quality and performance improvement activities
• Proven written and editing skillsStrong computer skills
• Requires ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills

Designated Driver

• Yes