CNA- PRN

Alamo Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced PRN CNA to support our Waco team! Join a mission-driven group of clinicians who make a meaningful impact every day, providing comfort, dignity, and exceptional care to patients and families during their end-of-life journey. If you’re a dedicated CNA who values connection, teamwork, and purpose-driven care, we’d love to meet you. COVERAGE AREA: Waco, TX and the surrounding counties. HOURS: As needed. Shifts will be M-F shifts 8am-5pm. Weekends available if desired. What We Offer Great culture and team atmosphere401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchEmployee Referral ProgramHospice Certification benefit and salary increaseMerit IncreasesEmployee Discount Programs What You’ll Do Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed lined as often as assignedAssisting in dressing and undressing patients as assignedPlanning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assignedAssisting in feeding the patient as assignedTaking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominenceReporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issuesAssisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapistPerforming range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competencyProviding respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriateRespectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needsMaintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in accordance with applicable state requirements.Maintains a current CPR certification. List on the state aide registry with a clear record able to deliver care to patients18 years of age unless state law dictates otherwiseAbility to read and follow written instructions and document care givenUnderstands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally illIs self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying.Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home and has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.Good oral and written communicationGood organizational skillsValid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements or reliable transportation Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.