CNA, Hospice Home (IPU), Part Time, 24 Hr/Wk

VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice•Fort Wayne, IN

15h•$18 - $26•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. This role involves caring for patients in the Inpatient Unit located in Fort Wayne, working 24 hours each week, Monday through Friday, with weekend rotations. Stillwater Hospice fosters and supports growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff, offering competitive wages and benefits in a team-forward, positive care environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of 105 hours 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 and who currently possess an active CNA License will be said to have met the above qualifications.
Must hold current CPR certification or obtain it 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 a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.
For CNA Home Care, one must be able to drive independently to all patient/family/ clients’ homes.
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 a minimum of three (3) flights of stairs.
Recognizes emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures according to agency policy.
Must have the ability to remain calm in occasional emergency situations.
Must be willing to travel in inclement weather.
Must be willing to accept assignments without regard to disease or ethnic origin.
Must exhibit dependability in areas such as attendance, tardiness, and flexibility for unit coverage.
Must be willing to work the scheduled holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

One [1] year preferred CNA/HHA experience, within the last twenty-four (24) months, in the home health, long-term care, or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Gives client care per agency policies and procedures, following the 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 a 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 patients 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 conferences as assigned to promote holistic care.
Maintains good personal hygiene and conducts themselves in a polite and professional manner.
Maintains 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.
Willing to be cross-trained in other departments within the agency.
Performs light housekeeping chores.
May run errands, on occasion, with supervisor approval.

Benefits

Competitive wages
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.
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.
Education Incentives, including tuition discounts with several local Universities.
Private Student Loan Assistance Program with Gradify.
Support the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness plans as a Qualifying Not-for-Profit Employer.
Annual Employee Tuition Assistance Plan, up to $2000.00 per year.
Stillwater Hospice Tuition Scholarships, up to $5000.00 per year.
A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees & 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.
Discounts at the YMCA (multiple included, not just Allen County).