Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Northwest Ohio Talent Pool
About The Position
The Hospice Aide/Homemaker provides hands-on support to help hospice patients maintain quality of life at home or in a care facility. Care includes assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility. The role involves building trusting relationships with patients and families and working with nurses and other interdisciplinary care team members to support each patient's needs with empathy, dignity, and compassion. The position serves patients in homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes across the Toledo, Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, and Sandusky service area. It is a high-travel role requiring daily travel. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation. The posting is a talent pool invitation to submit a resume for current or future opportunities.
Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
- Complete 16 classroom hours before the required 16 hours of practical training.
- Hold current nurse aide certification and be in good standing on the state nurse aide registry.
- Have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
- Be able to read and write in English and effectively follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Understand hospice philosophy and be comfortable providing specialized care to terminally ill patients in a home or facility.
- Be self-directing and able to work with little direct supervision.
- Be secure with issues of death and dying.
- Maintain a calm manner in a patient's home.
- Demonstrate empathy for the needs of ill, injured, frail, and impaired people.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Hospice Aide, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Assist with meal preparation and patient mobility.
- Provide compassionate care that supports patients' comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Develop trusting relationships with patients and families.
- Work with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support patient needs.
- Travel daily within the service area to provide care in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- At least three weeks of paid time off for full-time employees
- Paid time off accrual for part-time and per-diem employees
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options, including dependent care
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Pet insurance
- ID and fraud protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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