CNA Home Care, Full-Time, M-F W/ weekend rotation , 40Hr/Wk.

VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Certified Nurses Aide provides safe personal care and support to hospice patients in the Fort Wayne area, following the written Plan of Care and agency policies and procedures. The aide works as part of a Home Care team and under clinical direction, supporting patients’ personal care, comfort, and daily needs while observing and reporting significant changes in condition. The role also includes documenting care, maintaining a safe and healthy patient environment, and participating in interdisciplinary care and educational activities. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, generally Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with weekend and scheduled holiday rotations. The aide must be able to drive independently to patients’ homes and travel in inclement weather. The role involves frequent hands-on patient care and physical activity, including assisting with transfers, hygiene, mobility, and positioning. Stillwater Hospice describes its environment as team-oriented and focused on compassionate, patient-focused care and work-life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a 105-hour CNA certification program; a copy of the certificate is required.
Current, active CNA license.
At least six months of CNA/HHA experience within the last 24 months in a home health, long-term care, or hospital setting; one year is preferred.
RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with grades of C or better and hold an active CNA license may meet the stated experience and certification qualifications.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it during the orientation period.
Ability to perform the essential job functions safely without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others.
Current motor vehicle operator’s license, access to an automobile, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Ability to drive independently to patients’, families’, and clients’ homes.
Ability to communicate clearly and understand written and verbal communication.
Ability to climb at least three flights of stairs and remain calm in occasional emergency situations.
Willingness to travel in inclement weather and work scheduled holiday rotations.
Dependability in attendance and punctuality, and flexibility for unit coverage.
Willingness to accept assignments regardless of disease or ethnic origin.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA/HHA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide client care according to agency policies and procedures and the written Plan of Care.
Assist with personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing, shampooing, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and elimination needs.
Assist with normal range of motion, positioning, and ambulation using a gait belt.
Change linens and support adequate nutrition and fluid intake and output.
Assist patients with rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.
Take and record temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.
Prepare meals and assist patients with feeding, including feeding patients who cannot feed themselves.
Observe patients’ conditions and report significant changes to the appropriate nurse.
Document care using a computer in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Manage assigned patient care in a timely manner and maintain a clean, safe, and healthy patient care environment.
Participate in assigned patient care conferences as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintain professional conduct, patient confidentiality, therapeutic relationships, and respect for patients’ privacy and property.
Attend educational opportunities and in-services and be willing to cross-train in other agency departments.
Adhere to Stillwater Hospice policies and privacy practices and participate in requested quality improvement activities, committees, or task forces.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Perform light housekeeping and, occasionally with supervisor approval, run errands.
Work scheduled weekend and holiday rotations and accept assignments regardless of disease or ethnic origin.

Benefits

Health insurance with PPO option.
Dental and vision insurance.
Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
Free employer health clinic for medical plan participants.
Partnership with Parkview Health.
Catastrophic Medical Care Plan, subject to qualifications.
Medical claims and healthcare utilization management program.
Wellbridge Surgical partnership, including reimbursement of medical plan deductibles and travel expenses for medical plan participants.
Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA).
TriShare Plus Child Care Cost-Sharing Plan for qualifying employees.
CoShare Child Care Cost-Sharing Plan for qualifying employees.
Generous paid time off.
Paid wellness days.
Time off for voting.
Paid parental leave for births and adoptions.
403(b) retirement plan for all employees, with no-cost access to a financial advisor and a company match for full-time employees.
Shift incentive pay and performance incentives.
Mileage reimbursement.
Company-provided uniform allowance.
Company-provided basic life insurance and AD&D insurance.
Company-provided short-term disability insurance.
Affordable term life insurance policies for employees and family members.
Education incentives and tuition discounts with several local universities.
Private student loan assistance program with Gradify.
Support for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plan as a qualifying not-for-profit employer.
Annual employee tuition assistance of up to $2,000 per year.
Stillwater Hospice tuition scholarships of up to $5,000 per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household family members.
New-hire referral Finder’s Bonus.
Free employee access to Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center services and programs.
Employee engagement events, including wellness and health events, quarterly benefit fairs, picnics, and holiday events.
Opportunities for employee advancement from within the organization.
YMCA discounts at multiple locations.