PRN Hospice Aide - CNA

Due to a sharp increase in census, we are hiring for two different PRN CNAs. One to support our patients in the McKinney, Plano, Richardson, and Carrollton areas, and the second to support patients in the Farmers Branch, Lewisville, and Carrollton 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 :