CNA Hospice- Nurse Aide (23287)

Cantex Continuing Care Network · Addison, TX Full Time
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Description Location: Dallas, TX (Addison) Benefits: • Highly competitive compensation • Generous 401K with matching contributions • Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth • Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Over-productivity pay • Employee recognition program with financial rewards • Mileage reimbursement • Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides personal care and supportive services to hospice patients in their place of residence in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. The CNA works under the supervision of a nurse and supports patients with activities of daily living while promoting patient comfort, dignity, and safety. The CNA plays an important role in supporting hospice patients and families by assisting with daily care needs and reporting changes in patient condition to the clinical team. This role requires strong patient care skills, compassion, reliability, and the ability to work as part of the hospice care team. Qualifications Qualifications: Current state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required Hospice, home health, long-term care, or healthcare experience preferred Strong communication and patient care skills Ability to follow patient care plans and instructions from nursing staff Ability to work independently in a home or facility setting Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Essential Functions: Provide personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the plan of care Document patient care and observations accurately and timely Report changes in patient condition or environment to supervising nurse Promote patient safety, comfort, dignity, and independence Maintain a clean and safe patient environment Follow infection control and safety procedures in all patient care activities Assist with safe transfers and mobility using proper lifting techniques Attend in-service training and maintain CNA certification requirements Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members Follow company policies, procedures, and patient care standards Perform other related duties as assigned Excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. HCBSCNA

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Care aide and CNA positions in senior living are hands-on roles that require both physical stamina and genuine emotional resilience. In Texas, CNAs must hold an active certification through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, while caregiver and aide positions may not require formal certification but typically involve on-the-job training.

What catches many new hires off guard is the physical demand — you will be on your feet for the full shift, assisting with transfers, repositioning, and mobility support. Memory care roles add another layer, as working with residents experiencing dementia or Alzheimer's requires specialized patience and de-escalation skills. Most facilities offer shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and many in the DFW area provide tuition assistance programs for aides looking to advance into nursing.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

Your day typically begins with morning routines — helping residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting to breakfast. Throughout the shift, you will assist with meals, escort residents to activities, monitor for changes in behavior or health, and document everything in the care log. Vital signs checks happen at regular intervals, and you will be the first person to notice if something seems off with a resident.

The team dynamic is close-knit. You will work alongside other aides, report to the charge nurse, and communicate with families who visit. In memory care units, redirection and engagement activities are a big part of the role — keeping residents calm, oriented, and socially active. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, but many aides describe deep bonds with the residents they care for and a sense of purpose that keeps them in the field long-term.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nursing Assistant positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $18.53/hr ($38,542/yr). The typical range is $17.96 – $21.73/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $35,859/yr
DFW Median $38,542/yr
Experienced (90th) $49,088/yr
vs. National Median -8.8%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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