Full Time Hospice Aide - CNA - North Houston

Trinity Hospice • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Our chosen candidate will support our patients in the Northern Houston area, covering north of I-10, East of I-45 Job Summary: The primary function of the Hospice Aide - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Essential Functions: Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care. Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy. Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care. Practice accepted infection control principles. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property. Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills. Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred.
• Active CNA license in the state of Texas.
• Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.
• Must have current driver’s license, and reliable transportation with a valid and current auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

• At least one year experience as a CNA working for a hospice agency/program heavily preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.
• Assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

What This Job Offers

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