Hospice Homecare CNA - Day Shift (Southern WI)

Agrace • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Homecare CNA provides patient- and family-centered hospice 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 help, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care. The position is full-time at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), on a Monday–Friday day schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a weekend rotation every 12th weekend and three holiday rotations per year. The role is based in Southern Wisconsin and involves driving. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Agrace is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving patients and families across southern Wisconsin. The organization describes its culture as one that values fairness, belonging, 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, 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, changing position, and moving to and from 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.
• 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 or 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, dental, and 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 paid holiday time off.
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship.
• Career development.

What This Job Offers

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