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HOSPICE AIDE - BAYTOWN

Baytown, Texas

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Patient CareCommunicationTime Management

About the role

  • Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence
  • to 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.

Requirements

  • Must have active CNA license and current driver's license
  • Prolonged standing and walking required.
  • Licensure: Must have active CNA license and current driver's license

Nice to have

  • 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)©.
  • Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations

Skills

  • ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally
  • some exposure to unpleasant weather.
  • Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.
  • Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.
  • Transportation: Reliable transportation.
  • Valid and current auto liability insurance Environmental and
  • Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
  • 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.

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