Hospice Homecare CNA - Day Shift (Madison)

Agrace • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNA Homecare assists patients and families with activities of daily living, light homemaker tasks, and care consistent with the plan of care. The role provides patient- and family-centered care in accordance with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies. The CNA communicates changes in patient condition, documents care, and supports patient and family satisfaction.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) position in Madison, Wisconsin, working a day shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule includes weekend rotations every 12th weekend and three holiday rotations per year. The role involves driving. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, with 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 moving between sitting and standing.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Help patients bathe, shower, dress, perform oral care, and groom.
• 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 or 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, dental, and vision insurance for employees hired for at least 28 hours per week (0.7 FTE or more).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holiday paid time off.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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