Remarkable Hospice College Station Certified Nurse Aide PRN

Remarkable Hospice Companies; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking compassionate Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) to join their team. This rewarding role focuses on providing personal care and support to patients in their homes, ensuring they feel comfortable and respected. As a CNA, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering essential services like hygiene assistance, mobility support, and vital sign monitoring. With a commitment to dignity and quality of life, this organization empowers its staff to make a genuine difference in the lives of those they serve. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to join a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Nursing Assistant course and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene and comfort needs to patients.
• Observe and report patient conditions to supervisors.
• Assist with ambulation and patient-related procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Infection Control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

Experience in Home Care or Hospice

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

At Remarkable Hospice, the relationships we have with each other and our patients are the foundation of the strong culture we have built.

We believe in placing the patient's interests at the heart of everything we do and that’s what makes our job so rewarding.

We understand that part of being a great Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is spending the time to genuinely understand the patient’s story. Knowing where the patient is coming from helps us determine what they need to feel comfortable, safe, and healthy in their own home. As one of our nurses put it, “it’s an honor to be in someone’s home taking care of them.”

At Remarkable Hospice, Nurses don’t feel the pressure to just move through the patients; instead, nurses are empowered to invest their time in helping patients live in their homes with dignity, respect, and confidence.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) General Purpose:

The Certified Nurse Aide is responsible for the tasks of personal care and incidental activities of daily living for patients of all ages in inpatient facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions. Performs care and delegated tasks as directed by the nursing plan of care and/or supervisor as permitted by policies and procedures of the facility and allowed under state law/regulation.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent and successful completion of Nursing Assistant course and Nurse Assistant certification as required by the state in which employed.
• A student RN in the last year of school or an unlicensed RN/LPN/LVN graduate may be eligible for employment as a Nurse Aide as allowable under state law/regulation.
• 1 year experience in comparable job classification and/or as required by the contracted facility.
• Home Care or Hospice experience preferred.
• Proof of COVID Vaccine.

Responsibilities:

• Provides for patient’s personal hygiene, grooming, and comfort needs, i.e., toileting and elimination, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, bed baths, tub baths or showers, skin and nail care, and oral hygiene.
• Utilizes infection control measures such as hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.
• Observes and reports the condition of the patient/client to the appropriate supervisor.
• Works in a team environment to effectively deliver care and assistance to patients and staff.
• Assists with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion exercises.
• Performs patient-related procedures such as but not limited to: measuring and documenting intake and output; blood glucose monitoring; urine specimen collections; measurements of vital signs; and weight.
• Administers non-medicated enemas, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz, and therapeutic baths.
• Safely applies and monitors the safe use of physical restraints as directed.
• Follows the implemented Plan of Care for the Client.

Benefits Include:

• 401k
• Mileage reimbursement