CNA

Traditions Health•South Bend, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Traditions Health is seeking a new CNA to join our growing Hospice Team in Mishawaka! Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related 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 and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. We aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance. Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team , aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve . You will be offered The Care Team benefits plan with PTO starting January 1, 2026. About The Care Team At The Care Team, our purpose has always been clear: to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.

Requirements

Must have a current driver’s license.
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 individuals 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.
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 Checklist and written Skills Test.
Reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to travel locally
Prolonged standing and walking required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients.
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
Provides necessary skills to assist patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per Agency policy.
Appropriately reports changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
Practices accepted infection control principles.
Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patients/clients, their families, and other employees.
Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property.
Provides skills necessary to assist patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrates effective time management skills.
Provides skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to Agency policy.
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.