Hospice Homecare CNA - Day Shift (Brooklyn/ Belleville/ Oregon)

Agrace • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Homecare Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient- and family-centered care in patients’ homes, consistent with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies. The role supports patient and family satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing light homemaker assistance, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week) serving the Brooklyn, Belleville, and Oregon area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekend rotations every 12th weekend and three holiday rotations per year. The position requires driving. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

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 transfers between sitting and standing.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Help patients bathe, shower, dress, and receive oral care and grooming.
• Assist patients with eating and drinking.
• Provide post-mortem care.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with treatments.
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs.
• Perform 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 an 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

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

What This Job Offers

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