Nurse Aide I (certified), Hospice in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), or Hospice Aides, provide personal care and assist with the activities of daily living for patients in end of life care. CNAs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Minimum Education

Minimum Work Experience

• 6 months experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current Nurse Aide Certification
• Current HeartSaver CPR Certification
• Current Driver’s License

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position
• Accountable for the regulatory requirements, functions, and duties of the Hospice Aide
• Deals effectively with community/consumers
• Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care
• Understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families
• Must be knowledgeable of quality and performance improvement activities
• Proven written and editing skills
• Strong computer skills
• Requires ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills

Designated Driver

• Yes