Home Hospice CNA - Waterford, Windlake, Rochester, Honey Lake, and Honey Creek

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Burlington, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to effective patient outcomes. Responsible to provide competent patient care assigned by RN and plan of care. Reports all changes in patient condition to RN or manager. Understands the hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

Requirements

• Must be certified as a nurse assistant in the state in which the teammate practices
• Nurse assistant in good standing with the State Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in home health agencies and hospices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Complete all training for Advocate Aurora Hospice, as well as maintain all annual training per individual state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care needs including feeding patient, laundry, light cleaning of patient room and washing.
• Meets safety needs of patient using equipment safely and properly.
• Takes temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as directed by the RN when assigned.
• Provides skin care and changes patient position to prevent breakdown as assigned by RN.
• Changes patient bed linens and clothing as requested by the patient and family.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, verbally and in written documentation, per agency, state, federal and accrediting organizations, within the assigned time frames.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills and effective interpersonal skills with all customers.
• Prepares documentation reflecting patient’s care; adheres to documentation as required by agency, state, federal, and Accrediting Organization standards within required time frames.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, observing of HIPAA/ Privacy acts.
• Demonstrates professionalism and works in a cooperative manner with all associates.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support department and other service offices when needed.
• Demonstrates self-direction for maintaining home health aide skills.
• Demonstrates commitment and supports team, office, company and organizational goals.
• Participates actively in CQI process to improve processes within the organization, upon request.
• Assists with problem identification and solutions.
• Participates in quality, improvement projects when assigned.
• Demonstrates measures to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements.
• Maintains annual in-service hours, per state/federal regulations, Hospice education hours and OSHA requirements.
• Provides hospice home health aide services in accordance with all regulatory rules and standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed