Hospice Aide -CNA - Full Time

Lifecare Home Health Family • Weatherford, TX

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About The Position

The Hospice Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to patients in their homes, 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 role provides direct patient care according to the Aide Plan of Care and supports patients’ and families’ needs. Duties include assisting with transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake; observing and documenting care and changes in patient condition; applying infection-control practices; and helping ensure continuity and quality of care. The aide also promotes respectful communication, patient privacy, and the hospice philosophy and policies.

The position includes hospice-sponsored in-service participation, timely submission of paperwork, meeting productivity standards, and assigned on-call and after-hours coverage, including weekend and holiday rotations. Work takes place in patient homes and may involve travel to homes and office or support-center locations.

Requirements

• Successfully complete one of the listed aide training or competency pathways: a training program and competency evaluation under §418.76(b)(c); a competency evaluation program meeting §418.76(c); a state-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program with good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or a state licensure program meeting §418.76(b).
• Read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, caregivers, and hospice staff.
• Demonstrate interest in the welfare of ill and elderly people.
• Successfully complete the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist meeting §418.76(c) and the written Skills Test.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver license, and auto liability insurance.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, 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 with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
• Be able to hear sounds and listen attentively, understand information, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Be able to view tablets and electronic health records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
• Be able to travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed for care or education.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• At least one year of experience preferred 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.
• Follow accepted infection-control principles and OSHA-related infection-control measures.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Communicate positively, supportively, and respectfully with patients, families, and employees.
• Respect patients’ privacy and property.
• Assist patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Promote the hospice philosophy and administrative policies and support quality and continuity of 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.

What This Job Offers

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