Hospice CNA-PRN Ft. Worth

Custom Care Home Health & Hospice • Dallas, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This PRN position is needed to cover any of the following areas: Ft. Worth/HEB/Southlake/Colleyville/Grapevine/Mansfield. The CNA provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role focuses on supporting patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and safety, and assisting the clinical team in delivering high-quality care.

Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Texas.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR and proof of auto insurance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass drug test
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and medical terminology
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions from nursing staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Good oral and written communications
• Good organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Point Care charting system preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Pointcare EMR charting system—preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly
• Assist with patient mobility, including transfers, repositioning, and ambulation
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including changing linens and sanitizing equipment
• Document care provided and update patient records accurately
• Assist nurses and other healthcare professionals with procedures and care tasks

What This Job Offers

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