Acara Health, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as a PRN, CNA. Acara Health’s Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.
Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:
- Respect – we are respectful of our patients, consumers, and ourselves.
- Promise – we keep the promises we make.
- Grateful – we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
- Integrity – no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
- Honor – in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.
We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Pearsall, Robstown, Uvalde, and Rio Grande City.
We are growing and adding positions to our team! The job duties for the position of PRN, CNA are listed below.
PRN CNA for Hospice
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services as an extension of nursing or therapy services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client, caregiver, and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a RN.
Job Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma Preferred.
Licensure: CNA Certification, must have a current driver’s license.
Experience:
At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency.
Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a state licensure program that meets State and Federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation.
An individual is not considered to have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individual’s most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42CFR 409.45 for compensation.
Skills:
Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff.
Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly.
Proof of current CPR.
Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Check.
This position is PRN and pay will be dependent upon experience, will discuss at interview.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical Setting:
Experience:
- In-home hospice: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McAllen, TX 78504: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
