Home Health Aide (CNA)- North Fort Worth
Company: Home Care Providers of Texas
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary Primary function is to
provide personal healthcare and related services as an extension of
nursing or therapy services to the patient in their place of
residence, to assist in providing a safe and clean environment;
work cooperatively with the patient, caregiver(s), and family; and
share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under
the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Essential
Functions: Provides direct patient services that are ordered by the
physician, included in the plan od care, permitted to be performed
under state law, and consistent with the home health aid training.
Provides care under the direction and supervision of the RN or
therapist and in accordance with the Home Health Aid Care Plan.
Provides hands-on personal care and support services as assigned
and according to the Agency policies. Provides assistance to
patients with ambulation, safe transfers, and exercises as assigned
and per the Agency policies. Provides assistance with medications
ordinarily self-administered. This assistance is limited to getting
water or fluids for the patient to take medication. Appropriately
reports changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse or
other appropriate skilled professional and documents pertinent
information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of
care. Practices in accordance with accepted infection control
principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication with
patients, caregiver(s), families, and other employees. Provides an
environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy
and property. Provides necessary assistance to patients with proper
nutrition and adequate fluid Intake. Contributes to the management
and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective
time management skills. Demonstrates commitment, professional
growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per
year. Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to
ensure quality of care. Job Qualifications Education: High School
Graduate, Preferred Must have a current driver’s license Reliable
transportation and valid auto liability insurance. CNA in a
hospital, nursing home, or home health agency, Skills Must be able
to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to
patients, representatives, and caregiver(s), as well as to other
Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in welfare of the ill and
elderly. Successful completion of the Aid Competency Evaluation
Kills Checklist and written Skills Test Environmental and Working
Conditions Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible
exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability
to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some
exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to
50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful
conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make
quick decisions, and to meet patient and family psychosocial needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use
durable medical equipment in the home.
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