Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time
About The Position
North Shore at Home - Hospice is a premier hospice provider in Wisconsin. If you're looking for a rewarding career choice where you can make a difference in the lives of those in your care and their loved ones, look no further. If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment, and having opportunities to grow in your career, we are The Right Choice for you! We are now accepting applications for a CNA for Hospice Care! Summary of Position:The Nurse Aide is a critical member of the nursing care team and also a member of the direct care staff. The Nurse Aide provides direct Hospice nursing care to our patients in order to maintain the highest's levels of comfort and quality of life for our patients. The Nurse Aide will work directly with other care providers to regularly assess and change course to meet the individual needs of the patient.
Requirements
- C.N.A. required
- Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
- Proven working experience as home health aide
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Valid driver's license
- Must have a current valid driver's license, up-to-date auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
- Ability to participate in physical activity.
- Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
- Heavy lifting.
- Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
- Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience but will train the right person.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services within our patients residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Assist with clients personal care activities
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
- Provides updates on patient conditions/symptoms to RN Case Manager
Benefits
- Health insurance for full-time employees
- Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
- 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
- Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
- Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
- Paid Time Off
- On-demand pay app, allows you to transfer a portion of your paycheck before payday. You can borrow up to 50% of the pay you generated from the prior day(s) shift. The amounts borrowed are deducted from your checks each pay period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
