Hospice Homecare CNA - Day Shift (Cambridge, Lake Mills, Waterloo)

Agrace•Watertown, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Homecare Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient- and family-centered care 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 help, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care. This is a full-time, 0.7 FTE position (28 hours per week) serving Cambridge, Lake Mills, and Waterloo, with the job location listed as Watertown, Wisconsin. 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 involves driving. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Mileage reimbursement is offered. Agrace is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving southern Wisconsin. The organization describes a culture of belonging and a commitment to fair treatment and respectful, individualized care.

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.
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 perform oral care and grooming.
Assist patients with eating and drinking.
Perform 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 the appropriate interdisciplinary team member, including suspected abuse or neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms, or violence.
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.
Paid holiday time off.
Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship.
Career development.