Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Hope Hospice – Loving Professionals with a Shared Vision to Serve

We are recognized as a Top Workplace and a Best of New Braunfels recognized Best Hospice for 10 years and Best Thrift Shop on and off for 8 years. Since 1984, Hope Hospice has assisted over 15,000 patients and their families with Hospice services. As a non-profit, community-owned organization we believe in providing exceptional, compassionate care, focusing on the quality of life for anyone who qualifies for service, regardless of their ability to pay.

We love our employees as much as we love our patients. That’s why we’ve put together a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision - paid 100% for employee only; competitive plan cost for dependents
• Health Savings Account with matching employer contributions of $100 per month
• Company paid Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment, and an Employee Assistance Program paid for by Hope Hospice
• Additional Life and Accident and Critical Illness, FSA/Dependent Care, Short-Term Disability, and other voluntary benefits are available

• Vacation - up to 4 weeks per year
• Sick - up to 2 weeks per year
• Personal Days (3)
• Paid Holidays (8)
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5%
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for professional career development and growth
• Continuing education opportunities

Human Resources Department
611 N. Walnut Ave
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Location: Boerne, TX

Job : 310

# of Openings: 1

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice Aide (With $1500 Sign-On Bonus)

• Generous paid time off package (3 weeks of vacation time, 2 weeks of sick time, 3 personal days, and 8 paid holidays)
• Employer fully paid health insurance - Medical, dental, and vision benefit premiums are covered at 100% if you elect employee only coverage
• HSA contribution matches up to $100 a month
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer matching.
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Competitive Pay
• End of year gift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs

Provides personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

• Minimum one-year experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
• Must have current state certification as a nurse assistant and have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant Program or course at a recognized college, university, or prep school.
• Must successfully pass the written competency evaluation and skills validation as required by regulations, prior to delivery of services, and updated at least every 12 months.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid and current Texas driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Communicates effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, mature, and able to deal effectively with the job demands.
• Able to tolerate rapid fluctuations in workload and varied distances of travel related to patient visits.
• Sensitive and sympathetic attitude toward the sick and their caregivers/families.
• Evidences personal integrity, appropriate personal presence, and strong work ethic.
• Able to work effectively within a team approach as well as independently.

• Performs personal care, which may include bath, oral hygiene, hair and nail care, incontinent care, dressing and undressing, and linen change.
• Performs skin care; observes, documents, and reports skin breakdown.
• Assists with exercises such as ambulation, transferring, positioning and passive range of motion as instructed.
• Uses all medical equipment properly and safely to meet the safety needs of the patient.
• Assists with nutrition by preparing meals and assisting with feeding if required.
• Measures and records vital signs when ordered.
• Assists patient with self-administered medications.
• Assists with…