Waukesha Areas)

Agrace•Janesville, WI

3d•$19

About The Position

Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a skilled CNA who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference! The CNA Homecare (HC) is responsible for 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 (IHC) provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies. This is a Resource CNA position, meaning you will provide coverage for CNAs across the service area as needed. While daily assignments may vary by location, this role is guaranteed a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program
Current, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in state of employment
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality about 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 personal care experience, hospice, or home health, preferred
Experience using electronic health records

Responsibilities

Assist Patients with Activities of Daily Living
Assist with ambulation, changing position, and moving to/from sitting and standing.
Help with bathroom functions like toileting and incontinence care.
Help bathe, shower, dress, provide oral care, and groom.
Assist with eating and drinking.
Perform post mortem care.
Obtain vital signs.
Assist with treatments.
Anticipate and respond to patient needs.
Provide homemaker assistance
Perform light housekeeping such as changing linens, tidying room, doing laundry, and removing trash.
Order and deliver patient supplies.
Help prepare simple meals.
Communication
Read, understand, and follow the plan of care.
Document cares and changes in patient condition in electronic health record.
Document and report significant change in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.
Reinforce patient, family, and facility partner education.
Miscellaneous
Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.
Precept new staff and students.
Delegate tasks to volunteers as appropriate

Benefits

Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28 or more hours per week (.7 FTE +)
Retirement plans with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development

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