CNA

Alamo Hospice is hiring a CNA to join our growing team in Waco! Enjoy working for a well-established company and full benefits including a generous time off packages, 401K + match, and so much more! HOURS : Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pm. No On-Call COVERAGE AREA: Based in Waco, TX. Covering McLennan and Bell counties. Why You’ll Love Working With Us A Culture That Cares: Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate hospice team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care. Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month 401(k) with generous company match Robust paid time off and paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonuses Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost Employee discount program Qualifications: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements. Maintains a current CPR certification. List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients 18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwise 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 and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired. Good oral and written communication Good organizational skills Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation What You’ll Do: Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assigned Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information Performs other duties as assigned Ready to Start a Rewarding Career? #J-18808-Ljbffr Addus HomeCare