Hospice Aide (CNA)

St. Croix Hospice•Council Bluffs, IA

About The Position

As the Hospice Aide, you are a paraprofessional and valued member of the interdisciplinary care team. You will work under RN supervision and focus on quality, continuity, and safe patient care. In this role you will be responsible for timely and accurate documentation of care.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care including bathing, nail/skin care, dressing/undressing, dental and other personal hygiene while maintaining a sanitary and orderly environment
Offer positive, respectful, and confidential patient/family communication
Responsible for taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with self-administered medications
Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping and feeding the patient as needed
Assess and report patient's condition and changes to the RN Case Manager
Assist in ambulation, exercise, transfers, positioning and support a complete range of motion and other therapy activities

Benefits

Growth opportunities both locally and regionally
The opportunity to work 1-1 with our patients, impacting their life and their families
Two medical plan choices, dental, and vision
Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off and paid holidays
Customized mental health support and employee assistance program (EAP)
401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

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