About Us: At Magnolia Hospice, we believe Hospice care is more than a service—it's a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life's most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we'd love to welcome you.
Job Summary
The CNA will provide essential care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and working closely with the nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
Essential Functions
Patient Care:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Provide mobility assistance, including help with walking, transferring, and positioning.
- Ensure patient comfort by adjusting beds, turning patients, and providing adequate hydration and nourishment.
Medical Assistance:
- Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and report any changes to the nursing staff.
- Assist with basic medical procedures under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Collect specimens for lab tests as directed.
Observation and Reporting:
- Monitor and document patient condition and care provided in medical records.
- Report any changes in patient status or behavior to the nursing staff promptly.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Environmental Maintenance:
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
- Assist with the cleaning and sterilization of equipment and supplies.
- Ensure patient rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and linens.
Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with the nursing team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Participate in training and continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in patient care.
- Support and assist fellow CNAs and healthcare staff as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
- Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
- Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Able to read and interpret instructions
- Able to communicate with all levels of clinical and non-clinical individuals
- Time management
- Cooperative attitude
- Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication
- Basic math skills related to patient care
Minimum Position Qualifications
Education:
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Nursing Assistant course and certification as required by the state in which employed.
Experience: One (1) year experience in a comparable job classification.
License / Certification: Driver's license and proof of current auto liability insurance; no listing in the OIG Excluded Provider listing. Must have successfully completed a state-approved Nurse Aide training/competency evaluation program and be listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry (per §418.76 of the Medicare regulations).
Environmental Conditions
Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and offices; ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Magnolia Hospice · 309 Industrial Blvd, Suite 102, Burnet, TX 78611 · (512) 610-2140