Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice
On-siteWeatherford, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct patient care in patient homes under RN direction, assisting with safe transfers, ambulation, nutrition, and fluid intake while maintaining a clean, infection-controlled environment. Document pertinent information and report changes to ensure continuity of care, promoting respectful communication with patients and families. Perform on-call and after-hours services including weekend and holiday coverage rotations as assigned. Submit all required paperwork timely and meet productivity standards. Maintain competency through hospice-sponsored in-service programs. Requires valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma Preferred
- Training program/competency evaluation as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations
- Competency evaluation program that meets §418.76( c)
- Nurse aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
- State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©
- At least one year 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 Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program
- Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and care givers, as well as to other hospice staff
- Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly
- Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver license
- Auto liability insurance
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients
- Ability to travel locally
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to hear the nature of sounds
- Ability to view tablet and electronic Health Records and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately
- Ability to travel to patient homes and office/support center locations as needed to deliver care or for education purposes
Desired Qualifications
- High School Diploma Preferred
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