Hospice - PRN Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
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Job Title: Hospice - PRN - Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
Location: Stafford, TX 77477
Agency: Highland Hospice
Job Summary:
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