PRN Hospice Aide

Valor Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospice is seeking a Hospice Aide to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in patients’ homes or residence. This role emphasizes safe transfers, accurate reporting, infection control, and maintaining a clean, respectful care environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (preferred) and completed nurse aide training or equivalent, plus a valid driver’s license and at least one year of relevant experience. Reliable transportation is needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Completion of a Medicare/Medicaid recognized nursing aide program or state approved training.
• Must have a current driver’s license.
• Experience: 1 year as Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Ability to read, write and report clinical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN direction and Plan of Care.
• Assists with safe transfers and ambulation per Hospice policy.
• Documents care and reports changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Follows infection control principles.
• Maintains a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Promotes respectful communication with patient, family and staff.
• Respects patient privacy and property.
• Assists with nutrition and fluid intake as needed.
• Supports efficient hospice operations with good time management.
• Performs treatments and procedures per Hospice guidelines.

Skills

Direct patient care

Infection control

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Medicare §418.76 training/competency

Nurse aide training/competency program

State licensure program requirements

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dallas, TX 75207

Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly

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; to work cooperatively with the patient, and family; and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.
• Provides necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practices accepted infection control principles.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property.
• Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Hospice and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to the Hospice.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following:

• Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations;
• Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76(c);
• Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry;
• State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.

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 care givers, as well as to other 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© and written Skills Test.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.