Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice - PRN

ATEX Healthcare • Corpus Christi, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal healthcare and related services to hospice patients in their place of residence. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, works cooperatively with patients and families, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The position works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and follows the Aide Plan of Care and agency policies.

The CNA provides direct patient care, supports safe transfers and ambulation, assists with nutrition and fluid intake, performs treatments and procedures according to agency policy, and documents care and changes in the patient’s condition. The role communicates with physicians, caregivers, agency staff, and community health-related persons to coordinate care. It also participates in on-call duties, helps ensure necessary equipment and services are available, and instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every fourteen days. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Successfully completed one of the listed qualifying training, competency evaluation, or state-approved nurse aide or licensure programs specified under Medicare regulation §418.76.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility is preferred; completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training is also referenced.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and agency staff.
• Demonstrated interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a relevant care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation according to agency policy.
• Report changes in the patient’s condition and document pertinent information and care provided to support continuity of care.
• Follow accepted infection-control principles and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, families, and employees.
• Respect patients’ privacy and property.
• Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to agency management and efficient operation, including effective time management.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to support quality care.
• Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicate patient needs and condition changes to the physician and obtain or receive physician orders as required.
• Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every 14 days.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED