Jet Health is seeking a CNA Home Health Hospice for a per diem / prn job in Fort Worth, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Hospice Discipline: CNA Duration: Ongoing Up to 15.00 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Albuquerque, NM Description Description Jet Health, Inc. is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. This position will perform home health visits for an established agency. We are a Medicare-certified home health care organization, we are one of the fastest growing home care companies with a passion for its employees and patients. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with great clinical skills, exceptional patient care and communication skills. The Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Certified Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care. Requirements Requirements Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Registered Nurse Case Manager immediately Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate Keeping patient's immediate living space tidy, as assigned Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs Participate in on-call as assigned Meets the training requirements of the State Position Qualifications Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b) One year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience required One year of home health/hospice experience preferred At least 18 years of age Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given Understands home health Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the 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 Job Limitations The Certified Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Skills Required Excellent oral and written communications Excellent organizational skills Working Conditions Community home environment Exposure to infectious diseases In and out of automobile Jet Health Job ID FWHOS01. About Jet Health Jet Health provides services to allow people to receive care in their home – where they are most comfortable and familiar. From skilled home health to personal care to hospice, all of the necessary services are available across its companies. Founded in April 2016, Jet Health is building a platform through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and de novo buildouts in target markets. Working at Jet Health is more than just a job, it’s a higher calling Each of our team members has a special part to play in our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare in the home to thousands of patients and families every day. Join Jet Health today It’s good to be home