PRN Hospice Aide - CNA

Join Tulsa's brand new hospice branch and be our first Home Health Aide / CNA. This is a PRN role that will quickly turn into a full time role (benefits eligible) when we hit a specific census number. Experience as a Home Health Aide / CNA working for a hospice agency / program is required to be considered.

This person will make 2-3 visits per week to start and will quickly scale as we take on more patients.

Any questions? Contact Director of Talent Acquisition Blake Thiess at bthiess@trinityhospice.com.

Job Summary :

The primary function of the Hospice Home Health Aide 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.

Essential Functions :

• Provide direct patient care to patients 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.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient / family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients, privacy and property.
• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Needed :