Hospice Homecare CNA - Day shift (Madison area)

Agrace • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNA Homecare (HC) supports patient and family satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing light homemaker help, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care. The CNA in home care provides patient- and family-centered care consistent with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule includes a weekend rotation every 12th weekend and three holidays per year. The role is based in the Madison area and involves driving. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Agrace is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving southern Wisconsin. It describes itself as Wisconsin’s largest hospice provider and highlights a culture of belonging, individualized care, and respect for diverse experiences, cultures, and traditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of personal care, hospice, or home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation, repositioning, and moving between sitting and standing.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Help patients bathe, shower, dress, and receive oral care and grooming.
• Assist with eating and drinking.
• Perform post-mortem care.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with treatments.
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs.
• Provide light housekeeping, including changing linens, tidying rooms, doing laundry, and removing trash.
• Order and deliver patient supplies.
• Help prepare simple meals.
• Read, understand, and follow the plan of care.
• Document care and changes in patient condition in the electronic health record.
• Document and report significant changes in condition and unusual incidents to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member.
• Reinforce education for patients, families, and facility partners.
• Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient and family services.
• Precept new staff and students.
• Delegate tasks to volunteers as appropriate.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Health insurance for employees hired for 28 or more hours per week (0.7 FTE or more).
• Dental insurance for employees hired for 28 or more hours per week (0.7 FTE or more).
• Vision insurance for employees hired for 28 or more hours per week (0.7 FTE or more).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and paid holiday time off.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED