Copy of Hospice Aide/CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairmont Hospice • Richmond, TX

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About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence, assists in providing a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with the patient and family, and shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma Preferred.
• Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76(c); C) Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)(c).
• Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff.
• Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and written Skills Test.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid driver license and auto liability insurance.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care that supports patient/family needs are met.
• Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per the Hospice policy.
• Provides necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practices accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication with patients/family and other employees.
• Provides an environment that promotes respect for patients, privacy, and property.
• Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA).
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency.
• Performs on-call/after-hours responsibilities and provides on-call/after-hours services to patients and their families as assigned.
• Timely submission of all required paperwork.
• Meets productivity standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED