Certified Nursing Aide-Weekend Shift-Homecare

Hospice of South Texas•Victoria, TX

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Hospice of South Texas is seeking a Full-Time Weekend Certified Nursing Aide for Homecare. The primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to patients in homecare environments. This role involves assisting in maintaining a safe and clean environment, working cooperatively with patients and families, and sharing observations and problems with a supervisor. The Certified Nursing Aide works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Completion of approved Certified Nursing Aide Program in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
At least one year experience required, preferably as a Hospice Aide or CNA in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, or long-term care facility.
Must be able to read and write English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
Must pass Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written skills test.
Valid Driver's License.
Reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
Provide necessary skills to assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
Provide necessary skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
Practice acceptable infection control principles.
Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.