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

05ebee7a-483d-41da-944b-d071e0515879•Marion, IN

2d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Stillwater Hospice is hiring a Home Care Certified Nurses Aide to provide safe personal care and support to terminally ill patients in the Adams and Wells County area as part of a Home Care team. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with daytime hours and weekend and scheduled holiday rotations. The aide works under the direction of the Patient Care Director and/or RN Case Manager and follows agency policies and the written Plan of Care. The role includes personal hygiene and grooming, mobility and positioning, meal preparation and feeding, monitoring and recording vital signs when assigned, assisting with rehabilitation activities, and observing and reporting changes in patient condition. The aide documents care electronically, maintains a safe care environment, participates in assigned patient care conferences and quality improvement activities, and maintains professional, confidential, and respectful relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and the agency. Light housekeeping and occasional errands may also be required. The position requires travel to patients’ homes, including in inclement weather, and the ability to perform the physical demands of patient care. Standard precautions and employer-provided protective equipment must be used. The employer offers competitive wages based on relevant clinical experience and a broad benefits package.

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 home health, long-term care, or a hospital setting; one year is preferred.
Alternatively, RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with grades of C or better and hold an active CNA license are considered to meet the experience and training 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 and access to an automobile with current automobile insurance.
Ability to drive independently to patients’, families’, and clients’ homes.
Ability to communicate clearly and comprehend written and verbal communication.
Ability to climb at least three flights of stairs, remain calm in occasional emergencies, and recognize emergencies and follow agency procedures.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including frequent carrying, pushing/pulling, standing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, and opening containers.
Willingness to travel in inclement weather and accept scheduled holiday rotations.

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.
Support range of motion, positioning, and ambulation, including use of a gait belt; change linens and help ensure adequate nutrition, 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 those unable to feed themselves.
Observe patients’ conditions and report significant changes to the appropriate nurse.
Document care in the 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, personal hygiene, patient privacy, confidentiality, and respect for patients’ property.
Attend educational opportunities and in-services, and be willing to cross-train in other agency departments.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and adhere to agency policies and privacy practices.
Participate in quality improvement activities, committees, or task forces when requested.
Perform light housekeeping and, occasionally, errands with supervisor approval.
Travel independently to patients’, families’, and clients’ homes, including in inclement weather; wear seat belts while traveling during work hours.
Accept assignments regardless of disease or ethnic origin, maintain dependable attendance and flexibility for coverage, and work scheduled holiday rotations.

Benefits

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