Hospice CNA - PRN

Luminos Hospice • Crockett, TX

8h

About The Position

A Luminos Hospice aide is integral to the compassionate delivery of end-of-life care, providing essential support to patients and their families in a hospice setting. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care, while maintaining comfort and dignity. The aide also supports mobility, monitors vital signs, documents care, and communicates observations to the hospice interdisciplinary care team.

The position provides emotional support and companionship to patients and families, assists with symptom management under the care team's guidance, and may provide post-mortem care. Aides follow infection control and hygiene standards and participate in ongoing education to maintain skills, certification, and licensure. The schedule is PRN, with pay per visit.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• State-approved Certified Nurse Aide certification.
• At least one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility, or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.
• Aide skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and incontinence care.
• Help patients transfer in and out of beds or chairs, ambulate, and perform exercises prescribed by the hospice care team.
• Monitor and report vital signs and changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition.
• Promote patient comfort through proper positioning and pain-management assistance; assist with symptom management under the hospice care team’s guidance.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and report observations and care activities to the hospice care team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including nurses, social workers, and chaplains, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide sensitive and compassionate support during the end-of-life process and assist with post-mortem care as needed.
• Follow infection control procedures and hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and education and maintain certification and licensure requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED