Hospice Aide -CNA - Full Time

St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care•Weatherford, TX

About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their residences, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with patients and families, and shares observations and concerns with the supervisor. The aide works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and reports to the Hospice Administrator. The position provides direct patient care according to the Aide Plan of Care and supports patient and family needs. The aide assists with safe transfers and ambulation, nutrition and fluid intake, infection control, and maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable environment. The role also involves documenting care, reporting changes, supporting continuity of care, and communicating respectfully with patients, families, and coworkers. The aide participates in hospice-sponsored in-service programs, maintains or improves competency, submits required paperwork on time, and meets productivity standards. Assigned on-call and after-hours duties may include weekend and holiday coverage rotations. The work takes place in patient homes and requires local travel.

Requirements

Successfully complete one of the qualifying aide training or competency pathways specified in the posting, including applicable Medicare regulation requirements, a state-approved nurse aide program, or a qualifying state licensure program.
Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.
Be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
Demonstrate interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
Be able to travel locally to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed.
Be able to work a flexible schedule and respond to PRN emergency calls.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Be able to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, acquire resources, and address individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Have eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Be able to communicate and exchange accurate information about patient condition and health status with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Be able to listen attentively, understand information, and ask questions appropriately.
Be able to view tablets and electronic health records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
At least one year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
Assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation in accordance with hospice policy.
Report changes in patient condition and document pertinent information and care provided.
Practice accepted infection-control principles and use OSHA infection-control measures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, families, and other employees.
Respect patients’ privacy and property.
Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
Promote the hospice philosophy and administrative policies and provide quality care.
Support continuity of care through quality patient care.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Perform assigned on-call and after-hours responsibilities, including weekend and holiday coverage rotations.
Submit required paperwork on time and meet productivity standards.