CNA - Center 7p-7a

Hospice of Wichita Falls • Wichita Falls, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of Wichita Falls is seeking compassionate Hospice Aides, C.N.A. to join their Inpatient Night Team. Hospice of Wichita Falls has been the only non-profit community-based hospice in the area for over 41 years, providing services in 12 North Texas counties. They offer services in private homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or their free-standing 24-bed inpatient center. Hospice of Wichita Falls provides an excellent working environment where teamwork, communication, and respect are key aspects in achieving their mission of "Care, Hope, Support for All when Illness Threatens Life." Team members share a passion for patient care, a caring manner, and a desire to make a difference.

Requirements

• Recipient of a current Certificate of Nurse Aide
• Ability to understand the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns/and problems of terminally ill patients.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate
• Effective Communication both written and orally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all patients receive provision or assistance with personal care as part of the total plan of care, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
• Communicate with an assigned RN for the direction of the best manner to provide care.
• Share the day's activities and patient care provided to the assigned RN.
• Communicate any changes or updates of the patient's conditions.
• Document care as it is provided to paint a picture of the patient for other team members.
• Focus on the patient's greatest need and providing "Care, Hope, and Support for all when Illness Threatens Life."
• Take time with all patients and provide them with extra loving care.

What This Job Offers

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