Certified Hospice Aide--Dallas

Position Summary

The CNA provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role focuses on supporting patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and safety, and assisting the clinical team in delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly
• Assist with patient mobility, including transfers, repositioning, and ambulation
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and families
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including changing linens and sanitizing equipment
• Document care provided and update patient records accurately
• Assist nurses and other healthcare professionals with procedures and care tasks

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of Texas.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR and proof of auto insurance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass drug test
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and medical terminology
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions from nursing staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods
• Knowledge of Point Care charting system preferred but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Compassion and patient-centered care
• Attention to detail and observation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management and organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Work Environment

CNAs work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice care.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Ability to safely move or assist patients
• Manual dexterity for patient care tasks 
• JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.  Secure with issues of death/dying. 
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.            
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Good oral and written communications
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of Pointcare EMR charting system—preferred but not required.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.