Hospice Aide (CNA) Indianapolis IN

St. Croix Hospice • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Hospice Aide is a paraprofessional and valued member of the interdisciplinary care team, working under RN supervision to support quality, continuity, and safe patient care. The role includes providing personal care to patients, supporting daily activities and therapies, communicating with patients and families, reporting changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager, and completing timely and accurate documentation of care.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication, empathy, and compassion.
• Demonstrated tact and patience.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• High integrity and commitment to HIPAA privacy standards.
• Comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation current with state-specific requirements.
• Licensed and insured driver with an automobile in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, including bathing, nail and skin care, dressing and undressing, dental care, and other personal hygiene, while maintaining a sanitary and orderly environment.
• Communicate positively, respectfully, and confidentially with patients and families.
• Take and record vital signs and assist with self-administered medications.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping and feeding the patient as needed.
• Assess and report the patient's condition and changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Assist with ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning, range-of-motion activities, and other therapy activities.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of care.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities both locally and regionally.
• Opportunity to work one-to-one with patients and make an impact on their lives and families.
• Two medical plan choices, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Customized mental health support and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

What This Job Offers

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