Hospice CNA - NOW HIRING! - At Twilight – Texas

Are you a CNA / Hospice Aide who has a heart for providing quality care and making a difference in your patient’s life?

If so, look no further. At Twilight Hospice & Palliative Care is interested in you.

Join our team At Twilight as we expand our talent and services to impact many families, caregivers, and patients in need of compassionate, quality care. At Twilight prides ourselves on quality, integrity, compassion, and innovation. Join a team who exemplifies heart, service and collaboration as we continue growing our unified vision and team.

Position Description

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. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Principal Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patient 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 skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.

Practice accepted infection control principals. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.

Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, 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.

Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency eval as specified in 418.76 (b) (c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency eval program that meets 418.76 (c); C) Nurse Aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of 418.76 (b)(c).

• Current 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 or completion of Certified Nursing assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.

• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Must pass Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets 418.76(c) and written skills test.

Position: Full time Pay is hourly. Competitive pay.

Location: Varies - Ft. Worth

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and advancing your career with a great company, please submit your resume.