Hospice - PRN Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Hospice - PRN - Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Location: Stafford, TX 77477 Agency: Highland Hospice

Primary function is to provide healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Promote hospice mission, goals and philosophy.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Demonstrate compliance with policies, procedures, regulations defining scope of practice.
• Promote security and safety of Protected Health Information.
• Participate in programs and on committees as requested.
• Participate in ongoing education as required.
• Provide services according to the Hospice Aide Care Plan.
• Coordinate with RN-develop/update plan of care to meet the needs.
• Attend IDG meetings, as requested.
• Document services and submit timely.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Report changes to the RN.

Qualifications:

• State Driver's License.
• At least one year preferred, as a hospice aide or nursing assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Sensitivity to issues of loss and grief; Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job and population serviced; Ability to work without consistent direct supervision.
• Reliable transportation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• CPR certified; TB health screen or TB test/CXR according to policy; Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination