What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Aide position at Community Healthcare of Texas?
Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides personal hygiene care to hospice patients following the patient's Plan of Care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides personal hygiene care to patients according to the individual Plan of Care, such as bathing and shampooing.
- Deliver routine medical supplies as needed to patients.
- Observe and report any changes in the patient's condition to the Nurse/Care Manager.
- Demonstrate respect and understanding of the philosophy, mission, and service standards of CHOT and for providing excellent customer service.
- Successfully complete 12 hours of in-service training annually.
- May assist patient with transfers as needed.
- Provide compassionate companionship to patients while delivering services.
- Depending on the census, assignments may include patients in the field or inpatient units.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- HS Degree or GED
- Proof of State Certification - Certified Nurse Aide
- 1 year of direct patient care experience required
- Demonstrate skills and written competency prior to working independently with the patient
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Lease Car Program
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.