Hospice - Full-Time Certified Nursing Aide (CNA), Lubbock, TX

About the role

The primary function is to provide healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Promote hospice mission, goals and philosophy.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Demonstrate compliance with policies, procedures, regulations defining scope of practice.
• Promote security and safety of Protected Health Information.
• Participate in programs and on committees as requested.
• Participate in ongoing education as required.
• Provide services according to the Hospice Aide Care Plan.
• Carefully coordinate with RN-develop/update plan of care to meet the needs.
• Attend IDG meetings, as requested.
• Document services and submit timely.
• Report changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• A State Driver’s License.
• At least one year preferred, as a hospice aide or nursing assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to issues of loss and grief.
• Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job and population serviced.
• Reliable transportation.
• CPR certified.
• TB health screen or TB test/CXR according to policy.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Consent/Declination.