Remarkable Hospice Houston Certified Nurses Aide FTPT

Remarkable Hospice Companies; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at an established hospice provider where the focus is on patient dignity and comfort. As a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), you will play a vital role in delivering personalized care to patients in their homes. This rewarding position allows you to build meaningful relationships while providing essential support for daily living activities. With an emphasis on teamwork and a strong culture of respect, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you care for. If you have a heart for service and a commitment to quality care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and comfort needs.
• Monitor and report patient conditions to supervisors.
• Follow the Plan of Care for each client.

Skills

Patient Care

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Infection Control

Team Collaboration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Course

Nurse Assistant Certification

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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