Hospice Aide (CNA) Job at A Hug Away, Katy, TX

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  • A Hug Away
  • Katy, TX

Job Description

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma Preferred

Licensure: Must have current driver’s license

Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency.


Must meet one of the following requirements:

  • A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility).
  • One year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting.
  • Satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program that complies with State and Federal requirements and have provided home health services within the previous 24 months.
  • Satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program that complies with State and Federal requirements and have provided home health services within the previous 24 months.
  • Submitted to the Agency documentation from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school's curriculum; or 
  • Be on the Texas Department of Human Services' (DHS's) nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property.

Skills:

  • Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff.
  • Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
  • Proof of current CPR.
  • Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.

Transportation:

  • Reliable transportation.
  • Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

  • Works in patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

  • Prolonged standing and walking required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients.
  • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
  • Provides necessary skills to assist patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per Agency policy.
  • Appropriately reports changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
  • Practices accepted infection control principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment .
  • Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients/clients, their families, and other employees.
  • Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property.
  • Provides skills necessary to assist patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
  • Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills.
  • Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy.
  • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of inservices per year.
  • Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance.
  • Health insurance.

Medical Specialty:

  • Geriatrics.
  • Home Health.
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
  • Pediatrics.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required).

Experience:

  • Home Health Aide: 1 year (Required).

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred).
  • CNA (Required).

About A Hug Away:

A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience. Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now!

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Relief, Flexible hours,

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