CNA Hospice PRN

Certified Nurse AidePRN; Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p as neededAPPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESSScope of ResponsibilityCertified Nurse Aides provide patient care activities including: feeding, monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection and patient transportation. CNA's utilize and charge for equipment and supplies and acquire necessary equipment for procedures and explains procedure to patients and families. Other duties include cleaning equipment, meal trays and restoring rooms after patient discharge. Provides direct patient care to hospice patients in their home or facility including: bathing, dressing, changing linens. Reports any patient changes or needs to RN Case Manager.Responsible to the Director of HospiceEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferredTraining and ExperienceObtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider1 year current hospital or nursing home Nurse Aide experienceCurrent certification through the Texas Nurse Aide RegistryMust have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverageHealth and Background RequirementsEmployment contingent upon successful completion of:Background CheckLab WorkImmunization RecordsRarely (Less than ½ hour per day)Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)Not ApplicablePhysicalSitting – frequentlyStationary Standing – continuallyWalking – continuallyAbility to be mobile – continuallyCrouching (bend at knees) – continuallyKneeling/Crawling –occasionallyStooping (bend at waist) – continuallyTwisting (knees, waist, neck) – continuallyTurn/Pivot – continuallyClimbing – rarelyBalancing – rarelyReaching overhead – continuallyReaching extension – continuallyPushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) continuallyLifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) occasionallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – continuallyOther Physical Demands: Ability to drive – frequentlyEnvironmentRisk of electrical shock – continuallyRisk of Radiation –rarelyFumes or Airborne Particles – occasionallyChemicals – frequentlyMoving Mechanical Parts – occasionallyWeather Conditions – continuallyBloodborne ExposurecontinuallyRespirator Fit Testing RequiredAnnuallyAge of Patient Populations ServedAdults 19 – 70 yearsGeriatrics 70+ yearsQualificationsRequiredHigh School or better.RequiredAuto InsuranceBasic Life SupportCertified Nurse AideDrivers LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.