PRN Hospice Aide - CNA - NW Dallas

Due to a sharp increase in census, we are hiring for one hospice aide / CNA to support patients in the Farmers Branch, Lewisville, and Carrollton areas. Chosen candidate must live in those areas.

This person will support about 5-6 patients per week, so on average, 12-15 visits per week. We need someone to be able to work Monday-Friday, during the 8-5 hours, doing scheduled visits, PRN visits, etc.

Experience as a CNA working for a hospice agency / program is required.

Job Summary :

The primary function of the Hospice Aide - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide 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.

Essential Functions :

• Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient / family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Needed :