Hospice Homecare CNA - Day Shift (Walworth County)

Agrace • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

The CNA Homecare (HC) 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 CNA in home care provides patient- and family-centered care consistent with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) day-shift position serving Walworth County, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position also includes a weekend rotation every 12th weekend and three holiday rotations per year. Driving is required. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Agrace is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider and an equal opportunity employer. The organization describes a culture of belonging that values the unique experiences, cultures, and traditions of staff, patients, and clients.

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, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• 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 experience, hospice experience, or home health experience is preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records; Epic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation, repositioning, and moving between sitting and standing.
• Help patients with toileting and incontinence care.
• Assist with bathing, showering, dressing, 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.
• Provide 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 an appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Member, including concerns such as 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

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

What This Job Offers

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