Certified Nursing Asst - Hospice

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

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About The Position

As a Certified Nursing Assistant in hospice, you help patients under a nurse's or manager's supervision. Your duties support patient care, safety, comfort, and well-being. The role includes assisting with mobility and transfers, personal hygiene, dietary intake, treatments, and recording patient vital signs within the scope of the position. You also respond to call lights, maintain safety measures, keep bedside stations and unit equipment tidy, monitor supplies, and assist with unit paperwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Completion of a nursing-assistance training program accompanied by a skills checklist.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to follow directions from medical professionals and understand patient charts and records.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Friendly, reassuring, and approachable manner with patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety and comfort, including assisting with mobility and transfers.
• Assist patients with cleanliness and personal hygiene according to established procedures.
• Assist with patients' dietary intake, document meals consumed, and track calorie consumption.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and maintain safety measures.
• Administer treatments and record patient vital signs within the scope of the role.
• Maintain unit equipment and tidy bedside stations.
• Monitor supplies and assist with unit paperwork.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED