Hospice CNA (HHA)
14 days ago
San Antonio
Job DescriptionCertified Nursing Assistant (Hospice Aide) Devoted Care Hospice | San Antonio & Surrounding Areas At Devoted Care Hospice, our mission is simple but profound: to ensure patients and families feel seen, supported, and cared for with dignity during one of life’s most vulnerable seasons. We are seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Hospice Aide to join our interdisciplinary team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. The Hospice Aide is a valued paraprofessional member of the care team, providing hands-on personal care and emotional support to patients and families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is essential in promoting comfort, safety, continuity of care, and quality of life at the end of life. Key Responsibilities • Provide respectful, compassionate personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding assistance, and mobility support., • Promote comfort and dignity through proper positioning, skin care, range-of-motion exercises, and use of assistive devices as directed by the nurse., • Observe, document, and promptly report changes in the patient’s condition, environment, or care needs to the supervising nurse., • Communicate professionally and empathetically with patients, families, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary team., • Assist with light household tasks and simple meal preparation that support patient comfort and a safe home environment., • Follow infection control, safety standards, and proper use of equipment and supplies., • Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and hospice regulations., • Participate in quality improvement efforts and uphold Devoted Care Hospice’s standards of professionalism and conduct., • Meets state and federal certification requirements for Hospice Aides., • At least 18 years of age, • Current CPR certification, • Ability to accurately document care provided in electronic medical record., • Understanding of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care, • Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and respect for patients and families at end of life, • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and remain calm in emotionally sensitive situations, • Legally authorized to work in the United StatesScope of Practice / Job LimitationsThe Hospice Aide may not perform tasks considered the practice of nursing under the Nurse Practice Act. This includes, but is not limited to:, • Administering medications, • Taking or transcribing physician orders, • Performing sterile or invasive procedures Physical Requirements • Ability to lift, move, or assist patients up to ___ lbs using proper body mechanics and/or assistive devices, • Prolonged standing and walking during patient visits, • Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and reach as needed for patient care, • Adequate visual and auditory acuity to observe patients and follow safety protocols, • Patient homes with varying layouts, accessibility, and conditions, • Occasional clinical or office settings, • Frequent interaction with patients and families in emotionally sensitive situations, • Regular exposure to patients with serious or terminal illness, • Potential exposure to infectious diseases and environmental hazards, • Travel between patient locations required, • Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 60-mile radius of our office. Job Type, • Full-Time or Part-TimeBenefits, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Competitive Pay, • Training and Development Work Location, • On the road (patient homes, assisted livings, personal care homes, and skilled nursing facilities)