Hospice Aide - CNA - $500 Sign on Bonus
Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves providing direct patient care to hospice patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care. The Hospice Aide will assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation, report changes in patient condition, and document care provided. The position requires adherence to infection control principles, promotion of positive communication, and timely submission of all documentation. The role also includes performing other duties as required and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma preferred or GED
- Must have an unencumbered certification according to the applicable Nurse Aide Registry
- Current CNA license
- At least one year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice or long term care facility
- Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly; a heart for providing compassionate care
- High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
- Must have current driver's license, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
Nice To Haves
- EMR experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Hospice Aide/Homemaker Plan of Care.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skills to appropriately report/communicate changes and document pertinent information and care provided to patient to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles.
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Timely submission of all documentation.
- Performance of other duties as required.
- Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- 401k with up to 4% employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company car for qualifying individuals
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
