Hospice Certified Nurses Assistant - North Austin
Austin, Texas
CNA
Posted Jun 28
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts · No precepting
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- CNA
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Nursing Assistant Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, and a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals in need.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Assist with mobility and transportation of patients using equipment such as Hoyer lifts.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
- Support individuals with developmental disabilities and provide specialized care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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Place
- City
- Austin, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,729/mo
- Local household income
- $93,658/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Austin area index 98.1, where 100 is the national average.
Austin blends Texas charm with live-music energy, outdoor living along Lady Bird Lake, and a booming tech-driven economy. Nurses relocating here will find a sun-sooked city where food trucks, hiking trails, and a friendly, fast-growing community define the lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
You would be joining Summit Home Health & Hospice, a Texas-based home health and hospice organization also referenced as Mi Familia & Summit, with service listed in Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi and a main office on NE Loop…
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
