Hospice Inpatient Unit CNA - NOC/3rd Shift (Madison IPU)

Agrace • Madison, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a lasting impact with Agrace Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a CNA who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference! How You’ll Make a Difference (Essential Functions) The CNA IPU 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 IPU provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.

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
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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; Epic preferred

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 and round on patients.
• Provide homemaker assistance
• Perform light housekeeping such as changing linens, doing laundry, tidying room, and removing trash.
• Deliver patient supplies.
• Deliver food and beverages.
• Communication
• Read, understand, and follow the plan of care. Document cares and changes in patient condition in electronic health record.
• Document and report significant changes 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 and family 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 free parking
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees