CNA Hospice Home (IPU), Full-Time, NIGHTS, 36Hr/Wk.

VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide safe personal care and support for the terminally ill, in the hospice facility, under the direction of the Patient Care Director and/or RN Case Manager. Stillwater Hospice has been caring for the seriously ill of Northeast Indiana since 1888, and our goal is to foster the optimal quality of life through medical, spiritual, and emotional support for patients and their loved ones. We provide high-quality, patient-focused, and compassionate care that helps terminally ill patients and their families live as fully as possible. Providing hospice care allows patients and their families to have meaningful moments together.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of 105-hour CNA Certification program (need copy of Certificate).
Current/active CNA License
Minimum six (6) months (one [1] year preferred) CNA/HHA experience, within the last twenty-four (24) months, in the home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.
RN nursing students who have successfully completed courses with a grade of “C” or better, who currently possess an active CNA License, will be said to have met the above qualifications.
Must hold current CPR certification or obtain within the orientation period.
Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of self or others in the workplace.
Must have visual, hearing, and mental ability to initiate and comprehend written and verbal communication.
Must be able to engage in clear, concise verbal/non-verbal communication.
Must be able to climb at least three (3) flights of stairs.
Recognizes emergencies and is knowledgeable about emergency procedures according to agency policy.
Must be able to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.
Must be willing to travel in inclement weather.
Potential exposure to variable temperatures in working environment.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, needle sticks, hazardous waste, etc.
Potential threat of physical violence to self. (Security personnel available upon request.)
Potential exposure to harm from pets visiting patients on hospice unit.
Potential exposure to chemical/cleaning substances within facility.
Standard precautions will be consistently used for patients.
Must be willing to accept assignments without regard to disease or ethnic origin.
Must exhibit dependability in attendance, punctuality, and flexibility for unit coverage.
Must be willing to work scheduled holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

one [1] year preferred CNA/HHA experience

Responsibilities

Gives client care per agency policies and procedures, following written Plan of Care.
Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include: bed bath, sponge bath, tub bath or shower bath. Shampoo: sink, tub, or bed. Nail and skin care. Oral hygiene. Toileting and elimination needs, emptying commode and catheter bag; empty, cleanse, and reinforce ostomy bag.
Normal range of motion and positioning, ambulating with use of gait belt.
Changing linens, adequate nutrition, fluid intake and output.
Assists patients with various rehabilitation activities under the direction of a licensed therapist or RN.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned.
Meal preparations.
Assists patient with feeding and feeds patients unable to feed themselves.
Observes patient’s condition and reports significant changes in status to the appropriate nurse.
Computer documents care per agency policies and procedures.
Manages care of assigned patients in a timely fashion.
Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment in the patient care area.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in patient care conference as assigned to promote holistic care.
CNA will maintain good personal hygiene and conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner.
CNA must maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients’, coworkers’, and Agency business.
Maintains respect for the patient's privacy and property.
Attends educational opportunities and in-services in accordance with agency guidelines to improve clinical practice.
Must be willing to be cross-trained in other departments within the agency.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Adheres to all Stillwater Hospice policies.
Adheres to Stillwater Hospice privacy practices as described in the notice of Privacy Practices.
Participates in quality improvement activities and/or other agency committees or task forces when requested.
Performs light housekeeping chores.
May run errands, on occasion, with supervisor approval.

Benefits

Health Insurance with PPO (preferred provider organization).
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
Free Employer Health Clinic (for medical plan participants).
Partnership with Parkview Health.
Catastrophic Medical Care Plan (qualifications apply).
Medical Claims and Healthcare Utilization Management program.
A partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, a concierge Surgery Center, includes reimbursement of medical plan deductibles and travel expenses (for medical plan participants).
Dependent Care Savings Account (DCFSA).
TriShare Plus Child Care Cost Sharing plan (for qualifying employees).
CoShare Child Care Cost Sharing plan (for qualifying employees).
Generous Paid Time Off.
Paid Wellness Days.
Time Off for Voting.
Paid Parental Leave for Births and Adoptions.
403b Retirement Plan for all employees with no cost access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
Shift Incentive Pay, Performance Incentives, & Mileage Reimbursement.
Company-provided Uniform allowance.
Company-provided Basic Life Insurance plus AD&D Insurance.
Company-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Affordable Term Life Insurance policies are available for employees and family members.
Education Incentives & Tuition Discounts w/ several local Universities.
Private Student Loan Assistance Program with Gradify.
Support the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plan as a Qualifying Not-for-Profit Employer.
Annual Employee Tuition Assistance Plan: up to $ 2,000.00 per year.
Stillwater Hospice Tuition Scholarships: up to $ 5,000.00 per year.
A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family household members.
New hire referral Finder's Bonus.
Free employee access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home IPU.
Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness/Health Events, Quarterly Employee Benefit Fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).