Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice Aide

Location:

New Braunfels, TX

$15.00/hr - $19.00/hr

• Generous paid time off package (3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick, 3 personal days, 8 paid holidays)
• Employer fully paid health insurance – Medical, dental, and vision at 100% if employee-only coverage
• HSA contribution matching up to $100/month
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Company paid long‑term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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; assists in providing a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with patient and family and shares 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.
• Current state certification as a nurse assistant and completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program or course at a recognized college, university, or prep school.
• Successful completion of the written competency evaluation and skills validation required by regulations, updated at least every 12 months.
• Reliable transportation, valid and current Texas driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Computer knowledge required.
• At least 18 years of age, mature, and able to handle job demands.
• Tolerance for rapid fluctuations in workload and variable travel distances related to patient visits.
• Sensitive and sympathetic attitude toward the sick and their caregivers/families.
• Demonstrated personal integrity, appropriate personal presence, and strong work ethic.
• Ability 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 elimination, which may include emptying of drainage bags, assistance with bedpan, urinal or bedside commode.
• Maintains patient’s immediate environment with respect to safety, cleanliness and order.
• Communicates with patient and family using effective listening skills and respects patient’s rights.
• Practices safety measures, including universal precautions, home and personal safety precautions, and reports injuries, accidents, and incidents according to policy.

• Documents each patient visit accurately and reports unusual or unexpected events and changes in the patient’s status to the Care Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
• Delivers patient care according to the Plan of Care developed by the RN.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings as schedule permits to give updates on patient/family.

• Support the philosophy and objectives of Hope Hospice.
• Maintain professional appearance, behavior, attitude, and integrity.
• Keep abreast of and abide by policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• Promote a team approach through cooperation, mutual respect, flexibility, and dependability.
• Participate in appropriate meetings and activities, including Performance Improvement.
• Exhibit good stewardship of resources, including self‑care.
• Read materials and attend in‑services, seminars or conventions as needed for professional growth.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of excellence, mutual respect, and caring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Driving to and visiting patient homes and nursing…