Hospice Homecare CNA - Day Shift (Oregon area)

Agrace • Madison, WI

4d • Onsite

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 provides patient- and family-centered care consistent with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies. The position serves the Oregon, Wisconsin area and is full-time at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), working a Monday–Friday day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend coverage is required every 12th weekend, along with three holidays per year. Starting pay is $18.50 or more, based on experience, and the position offers 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 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 of personal care, hospice, or home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation, position changes, and moving between sitting and standing.
• Help patients with toileting and incontinence care, bathing, showering, dressing, oral care, and grooming.
• Assist patients with eating and drinking; anticipate and respond to patient needs.
• Perform post-mortem care, obtain vital signs, and assist with treatments.
• Provide light housekeeping, including changing linens, tidying rooms, doing laundry, and removing trash.
• Order and deliver patient supplies and 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 an 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.
• Competitive salary with 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, mentorship, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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